Road Injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Buckling children in age and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats and seat belts reduces the risk of serious and fatal injuries.
Low-Cost Car Seats
Butte County Public Health Kids in Safe Seats offers a free car/booster seat class for Butte County residents. The car seat distribution program is available for low-income, Butte County residents.
Visit the Low-Cost Car Seats page for more information.
Car Seat Fitting Stations
There are a number of car seat fitting stations throughout Butte County. All fittings stations require an appointment.
Visit the Car Seat Fitting Stations page for more information.
California Laws & Guidelines
Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4' 9" in height may be secured by a safety belt in the back seat.
Visit the California Laws and Guidelines page for more information.