This Saturday, September 23, the Brookhaven Highway Department is
hosting the 4th Annual Highway Safety Day at Safety Town, 249 Buckley
Road, Holtsville. The day's family-friendly events will include a FREE
car seat inspection from 8 a.m. to noon, a FREE bicycle safety rodeo
from noon to 3 p.m. and various, interactive highway safety
demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from participating organizations.
The free car seat check is being held on National Seat Check Saturday,
part of Child Passenger Safety Week, a campaign sponsored by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dedicated to
helping parents and caregivers make sure their children ride as safely
as possible, every trip, every time. According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation's NHTSA, 59 percent of car seats are misused. Every 33
seconds, a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash; using car
seats that are age- and size-appropriate is the best way to keep
children safe.
During the free bicycle rodeo, participants can complete a
non-competitive skills course, while learning how to safely ride their
bikes in a child-sized, miniature town. This event is a great
opportunity for kids to become more aware bicyclists and reduce the risk
of accidents and injuries on our roadways. Participants are required to
bring their own bicycles and helmets, both of which will be inspected
for safety.
Organizations participating in the highway safety demonstrations include
the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, the Suffolk County Police
Department, Holtsville Fire Department, Suffolk County FRES, Long Island
Rail Road, and Long Island ABATE. In addition, WALK 97.5 will be
on-site with their prize wheel; complimentary chips and salsa will be
provided by Moe's Southwest Grill.
See attached flyer and call 631-363-3770 for more information or to
register for a car seat inspection (inspections are by appointment
only).