These are facts that many parents are unaware of. But, now there’s a solution:
To help ensure better safety, residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities can get their child car seats checked for free through the “Safe Kids” program held at a variety of locations throughout the state, including the Matthews Police Station (1201 Crews Road), Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. It is one of the few remaining free car seat checks available weekly throughout the year.
Individuals need not bring their children, just a car/booster seat. (Through donations, car seats are available for those referred through social services, etc.) Inspections are completed by Child Passenger Safety Seat technicians and take approximately 20 minutes. According to Tim Aycock, Community Resource and Public Information Officer, the department handles between 900-1100 checks per year; busiest time of year is around Thanksgiving when even visiting grandparents and relatives request help.