Child Passenger Safety
Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States. Many of these deaths could be prevented if children are properly restrained in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) approved car seats. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate restraint systems reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Kansas law requires all children 3 and younger be in a child restraint; children 4 through 7 who weigh less than 80 pounds and children 4 through 7 who are less than 57 inches tall must be in a child restraint or booster seat. All children 8 through 13 years; children 4 through 7 years who weigh more than 80 pounds, and children 4 through 7 years who are taller than 57 inches must be restrained by seat belt.
An approved car seat alone is not enough if it is not installed correctly or used correctly every time. The Maize Police Department's certified technician will assist you with properly installing your child car seat. To schedule an appointment please contain Officer Michealson at 722-1433.