Events

MontCo Health Dept. Car Seat Inspection
Location:	Limerick Fire Department - Limerick Station
POC:	610-278-5119
Start Date:	Friday, April 19, 2019
Duration	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has certified car seat technicians who inspect child safety seats. Participants are educated on the proper way to install a car seat in their car and to ensure their child is properly restrained in the car seat. Car seat checks are by appointment only. This service is free of charge and open to all residents of Montgomery County. Appointments MUST be made in advance to participate in the program. Beginning with our checks in January 2019, all scheduling will be completed online. Please go to our registration page to sign up for your preferred location and date. Please try to schedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance of your preferred date. Registration typically opens approximately four weeks prior to each event. If you do not see your preferred time, it is because it is not available. Any questions not related to scheduling can be directed to carseat@montcopa.org. Leave a brief message including your name and contact information and someone will respond shortly. LOCATIONS Limerick Fire Department 390 West Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468 Appointments 3rd Friday of every month Montgomery Hose Fire Station 201 West Freedley Street Norristown, PA 19401 Appointments 2nd Wednesday of every month Battalion 1 Fire Station 325 Stump Road Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Appointments 4th Thursday of every month Appointments MUST be made in advance to participate in the program. https://www.montcopa.org/1132/Car-Seat-Checks PENNSYLVANIA’S “LAW OF LOVE” All infants and children under 8 years of age must be secured in an approved child restraint/booster when riding anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area. All children from birth to age 4 must be secured in an approved child passenger restraint system. ***Children younger than 2 years of age must be secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system, to be used until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer. (Primary Law) All children 4 years of age and older, but less than 8 years of age, must be secured in a seat belt system and an appropriately fitting child booster seat. (Primary Law) All children 8 years of age and older, but less than 18 years of age must be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system. (Primary Law) Each driver and front seat occupant shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system. (Secondary Law)
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