The Road Safety Authority has introduced ‘Check it Fits’ in response to a frightening statistic that shows that as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted. Incorrect fitting can result in serious injury or a fatality in the event of a collision.
The service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free and it is coming to Dublin on Monday 15th August from 10 am to 5.30 Pm where the experts will advise on how to fix any problem, and demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries participants might have.
The RSA ‘Check it Fits’ Service is a full-time, nationwide, free, expert service that aims to put parents’, grandparents’, and guardians’ minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car.
A survey of 5,000 checks, which were recorded at the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service, showed that over 4,000 of the child car seats checked needed some type of adjustment. Worryingly, most of those seats required a major adjustment. One hundred and fifty of the seats checked were condemned – they were not fit for purpose, meaning they could have caused injury or even death if there was a collision.
The Check it Fits service is quick, easy, and free of charge. It’s travelling around the country, and experts will advise on how to fix any problem. They will demonstrate how to fit the restraints correctly and answer any questions you might have.
The Road Safety Authority urged people to let their coworkers, friends, relatives, and any other relevant connections know about their upcoming visit to Dublin in order to increase awareness of child safety in cars.
RSA said in a statement “We have attached a copy of our social media post which may be useful for promoting the ‘Check it Fits’ Service in your workplace and local community also. This can also be printed if you want to display it in your community or workplace.
If you can’t make the Check it Fits service in Dublin, check out our social media channels below to find out where we’ll be going next.”