October 9, 2025

Seat Check events helped protect 13 child passengers

Hanover Park, IL – Every September, the Illinois Department of Transportation partners with local communities to observe Child Passenger Safety Week, including Seat Check Saturday. The Hanover Park Police Department partnered with the Roselle Police Department for an event held at the Roselle Park District on Thursday, September 25th, as well as another event in partnership with the Streamwood, Carol Stream, and Bartlett Police Departments on Saturday, September 27th, at the Bartlett Metra Station. Both events were a success, with Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians inspecting 13 car seats.

“One of the simplest ways to protect child passengers is to make sure they’re in the right seats and that the seats are installed correctly,” Deputy Chief Victor DiVito said. “We were thrilled to see parents and caregivers come out and take some time to ensure their children are correctly buckled into the right seat. Not only does it give them peace of mind, but it could also mean the difference between life and death in a crash.”

During the events, Certified Passenger Safety Technicians helped parents and caregivers ensure their children were in the right seats for their age and size, and that their car seats were installed and used correctly. Parents attending the event were also encouraged to register their car seats with the manufacturers to receive notifications of recalls.

The free events were part of Child Passenger Safety Week, which took place from September 21 to 27.

Parents and caregivers don’t have to wait for the next Seat Check Saturday to make sure their car seats are correctly installed. To find a local car seat inspection station, visit www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats#installation-help-inspection. For more information on choosing the right car seat for your child’s age and size, visit Buckle Up Illinois.

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