Child Passenger Safety

Teaching families how to safely transport their children is the heart of the Safe Kids Buckle Up program. Using car seats, booster seats and seat belts the right way on every ride saves lives.

Child Passenger Safety Facts

• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14.

• Correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective and reduce the risk of death as much as 71%.

• Nearly 73% of child restraints are not installed or used correctly.

• Nearly half of kids 14 and under who died in crashes were completely unrestrained.

Car Seat Checkup Events

At these events, child passenger safety technicians teach families how to transport children correctly. They also help make sure everyone in a vehicle is buckled up on every ride. Most events are open to the public. You’ll find them in central locations like General Motors dealerships, hospitals, community centers and shopping centers around the country.

• Find a checkup event near you.

Mobile Car Seat Checkup Vans

Safe Kids Buckle Up has more than 125 Mobile Car Seat Checkup Vans serving families across the United States. Each Chevrolet van is specially designed to turn any parking lot into a full-service car seat safety event site. Almost every state has at least one van in operation.

Inspection Stations

Safe Kids coalitions operate about 500 permanent child passenger safety inspection stations throughout the United States. Inspection stations are open regularly to teach parents and caregivers how to safely transport children. You’ll find them in central locations like General Motors dealerships, hospitals, fire stations, and insurance companies.

• Find an inspection station near you.