In an effort to address the increased number of phone calls Wellington County OPP have been receiving regarding car seats, and to raise awareness of serious car seat errors observed during routine traffic stops, the OPP and local partners are hosting two car seat information sessions.
The pilot education and awareness program is entitled “Wee Can Help! Car seat advice and tips for your Wee ones.”
With the assistance of the Wellington County OPP Auxiliary Unit, the Co-operators Insurance, the Mapleton and Guelph-Eramosa fire departments, Wellington County OPP officers will be available to answer any car seat questions.
The program is free to anyone and will be held:
– June 13, 3 to 6pm at the Drayton Fire Hall; and
– June 14, 3 to 6pm at the Rockwood Fire Hall.
No appointments are necessary.
Police will not be inspecting car seats, however information regarding car seat clinics in the county will be provided.
Various car seat brochures and other resources will also be available.
Car seat facts
1. The number one car seat error observed by officers from the Wellington County OPP is that the five- point harness straps are quite often too loose.
2. Car seat inspectors must complete an eight hour course annually to qualify for the position.
3. Car seats are becoming so complex that it can take at least 45 minutes to inspect one.
