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National Seat Check Saturday: Ensure your child's safety on the road

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certified technicians are available nationwide to help with the installation of car seats.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Today marks National Seat Check Saturday, a reminder for parents to prioritize child safety while traveling by taking advantage of free car seat checks in the area to ensure that your child's car seat is correctly installed.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certified technicians are available nationwide to help with the installation and use of car seats. 

Many communities are also offering virtual seat checks, making it easier than ever to ensure your child's safety on the road.

Whether you’ve recently installed a car seat or need guidance on how to use one, car seat inspection stations are available to help. 

Certified technicians typically provide these services for free, inspecting your car seat and demonstrating the correct installation and usage methods.

Here are 13 car seat inspection stations in the Memphis area: 

1. Shelby County Health Department

814 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN null
Phone: 901-222-9000
By Appointment

2. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

850 Poplar Ave Building 2
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-287-6730     Contact: Jennifer Taylor

3. Memphis Police Department - Traffic Station

1925 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901-949-0954      Contact: Chester Aldridge Ruth Horne

4. Memphis Police Department - Tillman Station

426 Tillman St
Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: 901-636-3000     Contact: LeCharra Yarbrough
Call to make an appointment.

5. Memphis Police Department - Airways Station

2234 Truitt St.
Memphis, TN null
Phone: 901-636-4889      Contact: April Colbert

6. Memphis Police Department - Austin Peay Hwy

3430 Austin Peay Hwy
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: 901-636-4670     Contact: Katie Ward

7. Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women

6225 Humphreys Blvd
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: 901-227-9027     Contact: Kristi Davis

8. Tennessee Highway Patrol - Summer Ave

6348 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: 901-543-6255     Contact: Beverly Bearden

9. Germantown Police Department

1930 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: 901-754-7222     Contact: Edwin McGee

10. Bartlett Police Department

3730 Appling Rd
Bartlett, TN 38133
Phone: 901-385-5502     Contact: Matt Robinson\

11. Desoto County Sheriff Dept

7280 Craft-Goodman Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone: (662)429-1470     Contact: Jonathon Bigham

12. Millington Police Department

7950 Memphis Ave
Millington, TN 38053
Phone: 901-873-2161     Contact: Jennifer Michaels

13. Collierville Police Department

156 N Rowlett St
Collierville, TN 38017
Phone: 901-457-2500     Contact: Shepard Taylor

If you're interested in finding a car seat inspection location near you, visit HERE to locate the station closest to you.

National Child Seat Week

Seat Check Saturday Today is National Seat Check Saturday! Find the nearest free car seat check to ensure your child’s car seat is correctly installed and the right seat for their age and size. Learn more: NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #TheRightSeat #NationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration #NHTSA #MemphisPoliceDepartment #MPD

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Saturday, September 21, 2024

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