Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites parents and caregivers to attend any of the upcoming Union County Police Department Traffic Safety Education programs to learn about car and bike safety equipment for children.
“As children start to spend more time outside and the summer travel season approaches, now is the time for parents and caregivers to ensure they are wearing properly fitted bike helmets, and that child safety seats are properly sized and installed,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados.
To help parents and caregivers ensure that helmets and car seats are adjusted properly, the Union County Department of Public Safety is offering a series of free Traffic Safety Education programs in May, June, July and August, in partnership with IKEA.
Trained personnel will be on hand to provide guidance who can provide guidance and answer questions on bicycle safety and the proper use of a bicycle helmet, and to ensure that car seats are installed correctly.
“We want to encourage children to enjoy healthy outdoor activities, and it is also important to get children in the habit of using safety equipment that is adjusted properly,” added Chairman Granados.
New Jersey state law requires helmets for persons under age 17 using a bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and conventional roller skates
The dates and locations for the programs are:
Friday, May 25
Child Seat Education Workshop (Bilingual)
8:00am – 10:00am
1122 E. Grand Street, Elizabeth
Saturday, June 2
“Ask the Expert” Traffic Safety Education Table
1:00pm – 3:00pm
1000 IKEA Drive, Elizabeth
Sunday, June 3
Garwood Rocks Street Festival
10:00am – 5:00pm
Downtown Garwood
Saturday, June 16
Child Seat Inspection Clinic
12:00pm – 4:00pm
1000 IKEA Drive, Elizabeth
Saturday, July 14
Child Seat Inspection Clinic
12:00pm – 4:00pm
1000 IKEA Drive, Elizabeth
Saturday, August 4
Child Seat Inspection Clinic
12:00pm – 4:00pm
1000 IKEA Drive, Elizabeth
For more information about the Traffic Safety Education programs, contact Christine Marcantonio, Traffic Safety Program Coordinator at cmarcantonio@ucnj.org or 908-789-6830.
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