National (Car) Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 20

The last day of Child Passenger Safety Week 2014 features a day-long car seat safety check station.

Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at MPD's Traffic Division (501 New York Avenue NW), installation experts will make sure

1. parents and other caregivers have the correct car seat (booster seat) for their child
2. car seats are installed properly

Reports DDOT, "Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts."