Car Seat Safety Program

Education & Distribution

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. For details please call (701) 252-8130.

North Dakota’s Child Passenger Safety Law
  • 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.
Evaluations & Check-Ups

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. Follow our Facebook page to learn more about when these events are offered in Jamestown and surrounding areas.

Staff

Director of Health Promotion

Shannon Klatt / sklatt@nd.gov

WIC Director

Jill Wald / jewald@nd.gov

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