Car Seat Safety

Car seats have been proven to drastically improve the odds of survival in the event of a crash. Research shows that seat belts and safety seats - when properly used -are the most effective tools in preventing injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes.

Child passenger safety is important in the efforts to help save children's lives. Learn more about ways you and your family can stay safe.

The AAA Traffic Safety department reminds parents to inspect one of the most valuable pieces of safety equipment inside their vehicle – their child's car seat.

Review the Occupant Protection Laws for your state.

Choosing and installing a child's car seat or booster seat can be confusing. The videos below will help you choose the right child restraint system and install it correctly.

Search here for a listing of child passenger safety seat inspection locations. Certified child passenger safety seat inspectors at these locations can provide guidance on proper child restraint use and installation. Simply find your state off the drop down menu or enter a 5-digit zip code to find a location near you.