Child Car Seat Safety

Child Car Seat Safety

If you see an unbuckled child in a moving vehicle, call
1-800-505-BABY. Be prepared to provide:

the license number and state on the car
the city where the violation occurred
the location of the child (front seat, driver's lap, etc.)

The vehicle owner will receive a letter saying that an unbuckled child was observed, and that the law requires children under five to be properly secured. The letter is not a ticket, but serves as a chance to inform the owner of the vehicle about keeping children safe in the car.

A leading killer of children in Missouri is motor vehicle crashes. One simple item that could help save countless children is a properly installed child safety seat.

Please follow all federal/local regulations and car seat manufacture recommendations for the installation of car seats. Also follow all federal/local and car seat manufacture recommendations for the type of car seat that is recommended for your child. If you need assistance or would like a first responder to check the installation of your car seat, please contact the Oak Grove Police Department at 816-690-3773.

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