Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for children in the United States. Proper use of child restraints and seat belts can greatly reduce the risk of injury to children in crashes.

4 out of 5 car seats are used wrong. Could yours be one of them?
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are available to help you install your car seat correctly. For a list of technicians in Guilford County, call 336.832.3939 or view our referral list .

If you are on financial assistance and cannot afford a child restraint, please call 336.832.3939 and we will help you find resources.

View our calendar for upcoming child safety seat checks in the community.

The best child safety restraint is the one that fits your child, will be used correctly every time, fits your vehicle and fits your budget.

Remember to:
1. Restrain your child on every trip, every time.
2. Keep your child in the back seat.
3. Use the best safety restraint for your child's size.
4. Use the child safety seats and belts correctly.
(The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Partners for Child Passenger Safety)

Check out the following resources to help you keep your children safe while traveling:

North Carolina's Child Passenger Safety Law - View the full text of the law (pdf) and frequently asked questions (pdf) .

Choosing the Right Car Seat - This chart provides tips for each child restraint stage.
English (pdf) Spanish (pdf)

Is this Used Seat Safe? This checklist will help you decide whether you should buy or sell a previously used child restraint.
Parents (pdf) Consignors (pdf)

Child Restraint Recalls - Visit the UNC Highway Safety Research Center for the latest information on child restraint recalls and safety notifications.