Your child's car seat is there for protection but, are you sure the seat itself is safe and properly positioned?

So, you bought a child safety seat to protect the young 'un. That's just the first step, now you need to be sure you have the right seat for the child's' age/size, properly install it and strap junior in it correctly. To that end, TxDoT is offering free inspections all year.

According to clickitorticket.com:

These free safety checks usually take 20 to 30 minutes and are just the thing to assure that you're doing everything possible to protect your child in a moving vehicle. You'll learn how to best secure a child safety seat for the type of vehicle you drive, the ideal safety seat for your child's age and size, safety in and around your vehicle, and more.

To find the nearest inspection point in El Paso or anywhere else in Texas, click here.  You can also call (800) 252-8255 for locations.

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