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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District
P.O. Box 401
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670


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Car Seat Safety
car seat learningThe AmbulanceDistrict works with the Ste.Genevieve County Memorial Hospital and the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department in training and educating on car seat safety. A few times during the year, car seat safety checks are held in various areas of the county. Members of the Ambulance District staff have received in-depth training and are available upon request to have a car seat checked for safety and proper installation. Improper installation of car seats are a major cause of accidental death and injury of infants and small childrem. Certain individuals may be eligible for a free or reduced cost car seat. As of August 28, 2006, Missouri law requires: car seat safetyThe fine for violating Missouri's child safety law is $50 plus court costs. Child safety seat requirements do not apply to children who are being transported in a school bus or public carrier for hire. Always check the owner's manual for proper use of your child safety seat or booster seat If you have questions about Missouri's child safety restraint laws or wish to schedule a checkup to ensure your car seat is installed correctly, contact Kendall Shrum or Dawn Sevier at 573-883-7000