County to give out 1,944 child car seats

SAN DIEGO – To keep San Diego County children safe from injuries and death, the county will be giving out 1,944 child car seats to low-income parents thanks to a $245,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The free seats will be given out through September.

The grant, part of OTS’ Keep ‘Em Safe program through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will also fund an education campaign, including presentations on the proper installation and use of a child passenger restraint system for children of all ages.

The goal of the campaign is to increase the pr...