Did you know it's estimated that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly?

It is the law to have your child in a child safety seat until the age of four. In addition, a new law went into effect July 1, 2009 requiring a child who is BOTH under age 8 and shorter than four feet 9 inches to be fastened in a child safety seat that meets federal safety standards. It is recommended to keep a child in a booster seat based on their height rather than their age.

A booster seat raises the child's seated height which allows the belt system to comfortably and safely rest across their body. A properly installed car seat or restraint is your child's best defense against being seriously hurt in a crash or sudden stop.

Members of the Fridley Police and Fire Department have been nationally trained and certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to inspect your child's car seat. They will give you installation tips, educate you on transporting older children, check your current seat(s) for factory recalls, and assist you with the proper installation of your car seat. Each seat inspection takes approximately 30 minutes.

The Anoka County SAFE Kids Coalition offers FREE car seat inspections at monthly clinics (10 per year) throughout Anoka County. Clinics are by appointment only. In addition, individual inspections can be scheduled with the Fridley Police or Fire Department staff who have the national certification.

To inquire about the next monthly clinic or to schedule an individual appointment, please contact the Fridley Police Crime Prevention/Youth Specialist or the Fire Department at 763-572-3613. For more information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.