This website cannot be viewed properly using this version of Internet Explorer.Please use a modern browser such as Chrome or update to a stable, safer version of Internet Explorer.Download Chrome (Made by Google)Update Internet Explorer (Made by Microsoft) Home > Safe Driving > Child Passenger Safety > Fitting Stations & ClinicsAbout the Fire District Becoming a RSF Firefighter Fire Prevention for Kids Current and Major Incidents Fire Weather & Fuels Information County Office of Emergency Services Vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. Making sure your child is safely restrained while riding in a vehicle could help prevent serious injury or even death. Correctly installing a car seat is a very involved process. There are a number of details to remember and safety issues to consider. That’s why the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District is pleased to offer free child safety seat inspections and installations.

The RSFFPD has a nationally certified Child Safety Seat Technician on staff. Technicians are required to complete a 40-hour course and are certified by the National Child Passenger Safety Program through Safe Kids Worldwide and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Dogs For Sale In Tunkhannock PaRecertification is requred every two years.Rush House For Sale Bacoor Child Safety Seat Technicians look at all aspects of the safety seat and vehicle to ensure proper installation. Homes For Sale Sequoyah High School DistrictThey also take the time to instruct parents in how to correctly install the car seat and secure the child  in the seat. • Ensuring the seat is appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and height.

• Proper placement of the seat in the vehicle • Which locking method should be used to secure the car seat • How to secure the child in the seat Child Safety Seat Inspections are done by appointment. Each installation takes approximately 45-60 minutes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 858-756-6008. Child Safety Seat Quick Tips Sheet (pdf) Ease of Use Ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adiminstration National Transportation Safety Board Home > Safe Driving > Child Passenger Safety > New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program Get a Car Seat Checked Safety Laws in New Mexico Child Car Seat Laws Cell Phones and Texting State law requires anyone riding in a motor vehicle that was manufactured with seat belts to wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Police officers have the right to pull over a vehicle just because an occupant is not obeying this law. Violators may be fined $25, have two points assessed on their license, and face possible additional fees depending on where they live.

The rules concerning safety seats vary with the child's age. Children under the age of 1 year need to be properly secured in an approved rear-facing safety seat placed in the back seat of the vehicle. In a vehicle without a rear seat, place the child in a safety seat on the front passenger seat, as long as the passenger-side air bag has been deactivated. Children between the ages of one and five and those weighing under 40 pounds must be properly secured in an approved safety seat. Children ages five and six and those weighing under 60 pounds must be properly secured in an approved booster seat or another appropriate car seat. Children between 6 and 12 years old may be properly secured in a car seat or booster seat, or by a seat belt. If you're in the market for one, you can shop online for a car seat at any time. When ordering, be sure the car seat matches your child's height, weight and age. Drivers may be fined $25, have two points assessed on their license, and face possible additional fees depending on where they live for failing to properly secure children riding in their vehicle.

Safety Seat Fitting Locations Those needing direction on selecting the proper safety seat should make an appointment to consult with an expert at a child safety seat fitting location. For more information on seat belt or child safety seat laws, call the Traffic Safety Bureau at (505) 827-0427 or (800) 541-7952. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also has a lot more information. It is illegal for learner's permit and intermediate license holders to: Talk on a cell phone while driving. Headlights must be turned on when driving from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and at any other time when it's not possible to clearly see at least 500 feet ahead. Anyone under the age of 18 riding a motorcycle must wear a helmet. A motorcycle driver must wear protective glasses, goggles, or a faceshield if the bike doesn't have a windshield. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, you may call (877) DWI HALT or #DWI (cell phone only) to report the driver.

Give the operator as much specific information as possible, including the vehicle's location, license plate number, type, color, the direction it was heading, and why you suspect the driver is inebriated. Only use this number to report possible drunk drivers. Call 911 to report serious accidents or other dangerous situations. New Mexico doesn't have any specific laws addressing the issue of leaving children unattended in a vehicle. Leaving children in a car may risk their lives if the weather's hot or cold; subject them to accidents (children can undo parking brakes); or expose them to kidnappers. Knowingly or negligently putting a child in a situation in which the child's health or safety could be at risk can be considered child abuse.ALERT > Flood Warning ALERT > Flood Advisory Healthy Kids Celebration in Santa Fe June 18 Saturday, June 18, 2016 Santa Fe Convention Center 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 5th Annual Healthy Kids Celebration & Family Fun Day, an exciting event full of activities and wellness for the whole family, including: