Child Passenger Safety Facts
- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14.
- Correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective and reduce the risk of death as much as 71%.
- Nearly 73% of child restraints are not installed or used correctly.
- Nearly half of kids 14 and under who died in crashes were completely unrestrained.
Car Safety Seat Checks
The Holland Fire Department is offering free car seat safety checks by appointment only. Please call
(616) 355-1020 to set up an appointment.
For additional information or car seat inspection stations and their schedules please click on the following links:-
Greater Grand Rapids Safe Kids - http://www.safekids.org/in-your-area/coalitions/greater-grand-rapids.html
Lakeshore Safe Kids - http://www.safekids.org/in-your-area/coalitions/lakeshore.html