PARENTS and carers can get their child’s car seat checked for free in Poole Park on Wednesday.

Borough of Poole is offering free safety checks by experts from Child Seat Safety Limited in the car park by The Ark from 10am to 3pm.

Child Seat Safety Limited help parents ensure their child’s car seat is safe to use for any journey. The team cover all areas from choosing the right car seat to fitting it in your vehicle.

Cllr Ian Potter, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, said: “Road safety is a top priority for the council and these free safety checks are an important part of our campaign. All parents want to keep their children as safe as possible when they are travelling in their car. Getting your child car seat checked for free gives parents that added reassurance they are doing all they can to reduce the risks of driving on a day to day basis.”