MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552

NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Eric F. Brown
(660) 385-2132
May 29, 2018
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EMPHASIS: Troop B To Help With Child Safety Seat Check

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, announces Troop B will be participating in a child safety seat inspection at Macon-Atlanta Bank, 1513 North Missouri Street, Macon, Missouri. Macon-Atlanta Bank is hosting the event as part of their 125 Days of Caring. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 6, 2018. Child passenger safety technicians from Troop B and the Macon County Health Department will inspect child car seats for proper installation. The technicians will also instruct caregivers on how to properly install a seat, verify the seat is appropriate for the child’s age and size, and answer any questions the caregiver may have. Appointments are not necessary, but they are encouraged. Each seat inspection could take up to one hour. To make an appointment, contact Sergeant Eric Brown at 660-385-2132.
“Securing a child correctly in a properly installed car seat every time you travel is key to their safety,” said Captain Wilt. “The Highway Patrol maintains a zero tolerance policy on child restraint violations, so make sure your children are restrained in the appropriate child restraint for their age, height, and weight.”
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and driver sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.” Follow Troop B on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperB.


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