We are encouraging parents and carers to take the opportunity to ensure their child car seat is safe and legal at one of the free child car seat check events being held across Warwickshire next week.

The advice comes after one our SNT officers 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 have issued this warning in the news today. Return of ‘killer car seats’ – fabric seats spotted at checking event – Which?

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. “

You can have your child car seat checked for free by Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership at the following locations between 10am and 3pm:

Monday 22 Sept – Stratford Leisure Centre

Tuesday 23 Sept – Asda Leamington

Wednesday 24 Sept – Asda Rugby

Thursday 25 Sept – Tesco Atherstone

Friday 26 Sept – Asda Nuneaton

For more information visit: Seat belts: the law: Overview – GOV.UK