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South Lebanon Township to Boost Seatbelt and Child Seat Enforcement

Police will take part in a statewide detail targeting seat belt and child seat violations and will check that child seats are used and anchored correctly.

Published Sep 16, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

South Lebanon Township Police will join agencies across the state for an enforcement detail focused on seat belt and child seat violations, with officers checking proper use and anchoring and an increased police presence on township roadways. The NHTSA reminds caregivers that children are safest in the right seat for their age and size, notes that 46% of car seats are misused, reports car seats reduce fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers, and directs caregivers to NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat and certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for installation and usage help.