Traffic Enforcement

Okanogan County

Child Passenger Safety Team

The Safety Restraint Coalition: www.800bucklup.org

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

The Okanogan County Child Passenger Safety Team was formed in August 2000 with members from departments within Okanogan County. From April through October the team travels within the county conducting 4-hour check-up clinics to assist citizens with their child safety restraints. November through March the technicians are available by appointment.

At the clinics we do the following:

	Check for recalls.
	Check the condition of your seat/s.
	Assist with multiple child safety restraint positioning in their vehicle.
	Assist citizens on how to better install the seat/s in their vehicle.
	Assist citizens on how to better fit their child in the child safety restraint.

Current certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are:

	Deputy Laura Wright, Okanogan County Sheriff’s Dept.
	Trooper Ernie Rampley, Washington State Patrol.
	Officer Jim Rice, Tonasket Police Dept.

The team also benefits from several volunteers and qualified CPS Inspectors.

If you are interested in volunteering your time with our team or sponsoring a clinic at your place of business, please contact Deputy Laura Wright, at (509) 422-7232 Ext. 7727 or Trooper Ernie Rampley at (509) 826-7400.

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!
	INFANTS	TODDLER	YOUNG CHILDREN
WEIGHT	Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs.	Over 1 year and Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.	Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''.
TYPE of SEAT	Infant only or rear-facing convertible	Convertible / Forward-facing	Belt positioning booster seat
SEAT POSITION	Rear-facing only	Forward-facing	Forward-facing
ALWAYS MAKE SURE:	Children 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 snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries
WARNING	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat

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