Half of child seats still badly fixed

Over half of the child car seats checked by safety officers in a recent campaign were not fitted correctly, according to figures released by Powys County Council.

Fifty five out of 105 seats that were checked in four towns, including Newtown and Welshpool, needed an adjustment by officers from the council's Road Safety Unit.

Only 31 did not need any adjustment at all while 14 needed major adjustments. A further 41 seats needed a minor adjustment while advice was given in connection to 19 seats.

Sarah Morris, the council’s Senior Road Safety Officer, said: “Please do not be afraid of asking for our advice. We are trained and available to offer advice and show you the correct way to fit your child car seat.

“With so many makes and models of seats available, it can be confusing for parents and carers to know if the seat is correct for the child, the car and also to ensure that it is fitted correctly.

“We are also urging parents to ensure that everyone responsible for their child know how to fit their car seat. We have seen a number of relatives who have said that mum or dad have put the car seat in and that is how it has stayed.”

For advice or to arrange an appointment to check your seat, please contact the Road Safety Unit on email road.safety@powys.gov.uk.

You can even ask for advice at their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RoadSafetyPowys