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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