Child Safety Seat Inspections
The problem is most parents and caregivers are unaware of the risk to children when they are not properly restrained in child safety seats. According to a study conducted by DaimlerChrysler, 96 percent of parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly, but NHTSA research shows that seven out of 10 children are improperly restrained, putting them at risk for serious injury or death in a crash. Source: www.nhtsa.dot.gov To schedule a child safety seat inspection at the Oakland University Police Department, please fill out the form below, and your request will be forwarded to Officer Gelman, who is certified to inspect child safety seat installations. Officer Gelman will contact you to schedule an appointment. Please remember that it is important to have the child safety seat already installed at the time of the inspection. |
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death of children, ages 3-14. However, many of these deaths can be prevented through the proper use of child safety seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers, ages 1-4. 