NYS Child Passenger Safety Enforcement Program

An Important Child Safety Message from Town of Haverstraw Police Chief Charles Miller.

The Town of Haverstraw is proud to participate in the New York State Child Passenger Safety Enforcement Program. We care about our children and families, both at home and on the road. If you are a Haverstraw resident and need assistance to install your child's safety seat, please call the Town of Haverstraw Police Department at 845-354-1500. You can schedule an appointment for a professional installation of your child restraint seats.

More information is available on the NYS DMV website .

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!

INFANTS

TODDLER

YOUNG CHILDREN

WEIGHT

Birth to one year and less than 22 lbs.

Older than one year and over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.

Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-6, unless 4'9".

YPE of SEAT

Infant only or rear-facing convertible

Convertible / Forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seat

SEAT POSITION

Rear-facing only

Forward-facing

ALWAYS MAKE SURE:

Birth to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats Harness straps at or below shoulder level

Harness straps should be at or above shoulders Most seats require top slot for forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/ upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snugly, crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries

WARNING

All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat

Your child's safety seat MAY NOT BE SAFE if:

It has been in a crash It has missing parts it is on a recall list It is over 6 years old
It is not used properly it has no identification labels or tags