Child Passenger Safety Week 2024
- Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children.
- Studies have shown that approximately half of all car seats are not correctly installed.
To address these statistics, Child Passenger Safety Week is observed September 15-21, 2024, in which the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges all parents and caregivers to make sure child car seats are chosen correctly and installed properly.
During Child Passenger Safety Week, local communities will have certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on hand to provide free education on how to use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Technicians will help educate families on choosing the right car seat for a child, installing the seat correctly, and using the seat correctly every time. They can also discuss the importance of registering car seats with manufacturers, and what to expect if the seat is subject to a safety recall. Some locations may also distribute car seats to those that meet the eligibility criteria.