Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety

Our Child Passenger Safety Program provides car seat education by trained and certified technicians. A limited number of car seats are also available to families for distribution. In-office appointments are preferred.

North Dakota’s Child Passenger Safety Law:

Evaluation visit in your home upon request of you, your family, or your physician to assess if we can provide services which will enable you to stay in your home.

• Children younger than 8 years of age are required to ride in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat). The restraint must be used correctly – following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• A correctly-used seat belt may be substituted for children younger than 8 who are at least 4’9” tall.
• Children ages 8 through 17 must be properly secured in a seat belt or child restraint (car seat or booster seat).
• Children younger than 18 must be properly restrained regardless of their location in a vehicle.
• The penalty for violating this law is $25 and one point against the license of the driver. The driver is responsible for ensuring that all occupants are buckled up in the appropriate restraint.

Statistics show that more than 72% of car seats are used incorrectly.

Do you need your car seat checked? Stop in to get yours evaluated or visit our community car seat check-up events that are offered seasonally.

Certified Car Seat Techs: Abby, Kerry, and Roxanne

Resources:

• National Highway Traffic Administration
• ND Child Passenger Safety