Don't think you know — know you know. Put kids in #TheRightSeat Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of children 12 and younger. From 2012 to 2016, there were 3,268 children killed while riding in cars, pickups, vans, and SUVs. In 2016, fatalities among children 12 and under who were riding in passenger vehicles were up by 8%. We know that now — more than ever — is the time to make sure your child is in the right seat, buckled up, and is in the back seat 100% of the time if they are under 13. This year, Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week runs from September 23 - 29, and ends with National Seat Check Saturday on September 29, when events will be held across the country encouraging parents to get their car seats checked by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Another highlight will be the CPS Week Twitter Chat hosted by NHTSA, where experts will be available to answer your car seat questions. We'll be sharing plenty of resources that you'll be able to pass on to your family, friends, and followers about the importance of car seat safety. Who: NHTSA and our team of experts What: Child Passenger Safety Week Twitter Chat When: Wednesday, September 26, 3 - 4 p.m. ET Where: www.twitter.com/NHTSAgov How: Follow the conversation by using the #TheRightSeat. Feel free to mention @NHTSAgov in any of your tweets and we will get back to as many questions and comments as we can! Remember to include #TheRightSeat in your comments so others can follow along with the conversation, too. Car seats matter, and having the right car seat installed and used the right way is critical. Don't think you know – know you know – that your child is in #TheRightSeat Follow NHTSA on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest recalls and safety campaigns. | 
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