A nation-wide campaign to boost the safety of children in cars was launched in Cheshire East today.
Road safety experts from Cheshire East Council and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were at Asda in Crewe this morning talking to parents and carers about how to fit a child seat properly.
The event was part of The Good Egg Guide initiative being run by Road Safety GB, the organisation that represents over 200 Local Authorities. It aims to highlight the crucial need to fit child seats correctly and safely. Research shows that more than eight out of 10 child safety seats are fitted incorrectly.
Councillor Rod Menlove, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “Fitting a child safety seat is something which many parents may take for granted, however, the consequences of getting it wrong are potentially deadly.
“Hopefully this campaign and the events being run locally will show adults how to fit the seats correctly and result in fewer injured children.”
For more information on the campaign go to www.protectchildgb.org.uk
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