The South Hill Police Department has four officers who are trained and certified to inspect and install child safety seats.  If you need assistance with your seat please come by the police department Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm.  Please try to bring your vehicle's manual and safety seat manual.

 

The following information was taken from the Safe Kids USA website.  For more information click on the appropriate links below:

Child Passenger Safety

Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States. Safe Kids Buckle Up teaches parents and caregivers to use the right safety gear for kids when they are in vehicles on every ride.  There are many tools parents and caregivers can use to help reduce the risk of injury and death to children who ride in vehicles. Click through the steps below for more information.

Four Basic Steps
Step 1 - Infants >> Step 2 - Toddlers >> Step 3 -Boosters >> Step 1 - Safety Belts >>
Infant Toodler Booster Kids Booster Kids
Have an Infant? Here is what you need to do:

Use a rear-facing car seat to at least age 1 and 20 lbs. Use your rear-facing car seat longer if the seat has higher weight and height limits - Learn More >>

 

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Have a toddler? Here is what you need to know:

Use a forward-facing car seat (convertible or combo seat) until the harness no longer fits - Learn More >>

Have a booster? Here is what you need to know:

Use a booster seat with the vehicle lap and shoulder safety belts until your child passes the Safety Belt Fit Test - Learn More >>

Have a Safety Belt Kid? Here is what you need to do.

Once your child passes the Safety Belt Fit Test, require him or her to use safety belts in a back seat in every vehicle on every ride, whether or not you are there - Learn More >>