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Child Safety Seat Information
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A infant should be rear
facing for one year and 20 lbs. (state law) (RECOMMENDED TO STAY REAR FACING
UP TO 35 LBS.) |
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A child must be
restrained in a safety seat until age 5. |
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A child safety seat
should be secure in a car so that it has less than one inch of movement along
the belt. |
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Children 12 and under
should always ride in the back seat. Air bags can seriously injure or kill a
child. |
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Note; never place a rear
facing infant seat in front of an airbag. |
Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law
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Children under 5 years
old and weigh less than 40 lbs. MUST ride in a child safety seat. |
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Children under 5
weighing more than 40 lbs must ride in a booster seat. |
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Children 5 and older and
weighing more than 40 lbs. must wear a safety belt. A booster seat is
recommended to ensure the safety belt fits properly. |
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A police officer can
stop your vehicle if a child 12 and under is not properly restrained. |
Useful links:
For more information go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov &
www.mass.gov/childsafetyseats
To have your child safety
seat installed call Officer Riccardi
978 851-7373 Extension 172 and leave a message.
All messages will be returned and an appointment will be set up during the hours
of 8AM - 4PM.
Please fill out the
following form
Child Safety Seat Form and
bring the completed form with you to your appointment.
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