Habersham County parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked this week to make sure it’s properly fitted and installed.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free car seat check-up at the Habersham County Fairgrounds from noon until 4 p.m. on Friday, June 16.
Deputies with Habersham’s HEAT (Highway Enforcement and Aggressive Traffic) and STEP (Specialized Traffic Enforcement Patrol) units will be on hand to assist families. It’s part of their ongoing campaign with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote occupant safety.
“Our hope is that the members of the community who use car seats will stop by to have their current child safety seats checked for proper installation and fit. If officers find a seat that is outdated, damaged, or otherwise not properly functional, that seat will be replaced by deputies. This is at no charge to residents of Habersham County,” says STEP Deputy Chase Trammell.
This event is open to all county residents. Those who attend should bring their children with them to ensure the seat and harness are properly fitted.
The Habersham County Fairgrounds is located at 4235 Toccoa Highway in Clarkesville.
