PARENTS are being urged to get their child car seats checked at events being held across Warwickshire next week.
The advice comes after an officer from Warwickshire Police discovered an illegal and dangerous child car seat was being used in a car in Rugby. The officer reported the illegal seat to WHICH? who issued a warning in the news – “Return of ‘killer car seats’ – fabric seats spotted at checking event”.
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.”
A car seat must be provided for a child until they are 12 years-old or 135cm tall.
Car seats can be checked for free by Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership between 10am and 3pm at Stratford Leisure Centre on Monday (September 22), Asda Leamington on Tuesday (September 23) and Asda Rugby on Wednesday (September 24).
