ALAMEDA, CA — The Alameda Police Department is hosting a free child safety seat inspection and help with installation event this Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

It will be held in the City Hall parking lot next to the police department, 1555 Oak Street, Alameda.

California law requires children to ride in either a car seat or booster seat until the age of eight or until they reach of height of 4 feet 9 inches.



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends anyone under the age of 12 years old should ride in the back seat.

For more information about child safety and car seat installation please visit the NHTSA website or the California Office of Traffic Safety website at the links below. Please help keep Berkeley's children safe.

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