Police urge parents to get their child car seats checked
Warwickshire Police are urging parents to attend a free child car seat check after a dangerous child car seat was found being used in Rugby
Warwickshire Police are urging parents and carers to ensure their child car seat is safe and legal at one of the free child seat check events being held across Warwickshire next week.
Police said they were issuing the advice after one of their SNT officers discovered an illegal and dangerous child car seat was being used in a car in Rugby.
The officer reported the seat to consumer group Which? who have issued advice today after they found that illegal fabric car seats are still being sold online.
PC Rachel Wonfor said “It’s really important that parents and carers of children get advice and guidance on choosing the correct car seat for their child. The illegal child car seat pictured had been purchased unknowingly online and would offer a child no protection in the event of a crash. Fortunately we spotted this and were able to help the parent ensure their children travelled safely by giving them the help and advice they needed. “
Not providing a child car seat for a child until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first could result in a fine.
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership are holding sessions where you can get your free child car seat checks at the following locations between 10am and 3pm:
Monday 22 Sept - Stratford Leisure Centre
Tuesday 23 Sept – Asda Leamington
Wednesday 24 Sept – Asda Rugby
Thursday 25 Sept – Tesco Atherstone
Friday 26 Sept – Asda Nuneaton