The Edgartown Police Department urges parents and caregivers to ensure that car seats and booster seats are properly installed in their vehicles to prevent injuries or even death.  Approximately 8 out of 10 Child car seats are being used incorrectly.

General Safety Guidelines

• Select a car seat based on your child’s age, height, and weight.
• Keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as your child fits the seat’s height and weight requirements.
• All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.
• Follow your car seat manufacturer’s instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual on how to install 

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