Effective July 10, 2008, this enhancement of the Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law requires that all children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a Federally-approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or over 57 inches tall.
In April 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed Senate Bill 2018, dubbed the Booster Seat Bill, into law.
Please have the area where the seat is to be installed clean and free of debris prior to your appointment. If you plan on having two seats installed or require the moving of a current seat to make room for an additional one, please bring this to the attention of Cindy when scheduling an appointment. The first availability is at 8:15AM and the last availability is at 3:15PM. You may schedule your appointment by calling 78 and speaking with Cindy Keady. We are proud to offer Norwood residents the satisfaction of having their child safety seat installed correctly and safely.Ĭar seat installations are performed one Saturday per month. Officers Mario Costa, Brian Riley and Geoffrey Baguma are currently the three certified CPS Technicians for the Norwood Police Department. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division (EOPSS/HSD) actively works with local municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to promote proper child passenger seat installation and usage through community outreach, maintaining a child passenger safety (CPS) hotline, and by training CPS technicians. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.įor more information about child safety seats, please visit the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division Website.The Norwood Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of children riding in motor vehicles on the roadways. To inquire about the next available date, use the contact information below.Įmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. This service is available once a month to Somerville residents with proof of residency. Need Assistance Installing Your Car Seat? For more information visit: to find updated ratings for car seats and booster seats.Ĭhild Car Seat Inspection Video at the SPD Get help from a certified officer during our monthly child safety seat checkpoint.įederal Safety Performance Standard RequiredĪs a reminder, all car seats meet strict Federal safety performance standards and are available for vehicles of all sizes.
Follow these important steps to choose the right seat, install it correctly and keep your child safe. However, your car seat should meet federal quality performance standards set by the US.Ĭar seats and booster seats provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. The SPD does offer car seat installation services to Somerville Residents only. The Somerville Police Department urges parents and caregivers to ensure that car seats and booster seats are properly installed in their vehicles to prevent injuries or even death. This is a service that is subject to change depending upon the officer's availability.
You are required to wear a face covering at your appointment. Child Seat Installation is a service that occurs once a month for Somerville Residents with proof of residency. To schedule an appointment, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You must make an appointment for a car seat installation. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Effective Monday, April 12, 2021: Car Seat Installations will resume at the Somerville Police Station at 220 Washington St. Car Seat Installation service will resume by appointment only.
* UPDATE * Effective Starting - Monday, April 12, 2021.