Thousands of children are injured or killed every year by safety seats that are improperly fastened by parents or caretakers. Most collisions occur within a mile of the home, so buckle up your child in a safety seat every time, no matter how short the trip may be.
It is estimated that more than 80% of all car seats are improperly installed. Below are agencies within Santa Clara County that can provide car seat installation information and teach you how to properly install a car seat.
Car Seat Inspection Agencies within Santa Clara County
AAA - Los Gatos: 15450 Los Gatos Blvd. Ste. 300, Los Gatos 95032
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment: call 408.399.8403
AAA - San Jose: 5120 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, 95129
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment: call 408.551.4942
Car Seat Inspection Locations in California, Nevada & Utah www.csaa.com (search for "car seat inspections" in the search field)
California Highway Patrol (CHP) - Hollister-Gilroy
740 Renz Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment: call 408.848.2324
California Highway Patrol (CHP) - San Jose
2020 Junction Avenue, San Jose 95131
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment: call 408.467.5400
CHP Child Booster Seats, Safety Seats and FAQ's
Good Samaritan Hospital – (ACCESS)
2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose 95124
Car seat checks by appointment only. Space is limited.
Appointments are offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
Location: East parking lot of Good Samaritan Hospital (Between aisles P & Q).
Schedule an Appointment
Stanford Children's Health
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto 94304
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment (Click on Car Seats) or call 650.736.2981
Milpitas Police Department
1275 N. Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas 95035
Car seat checks by appointment only.
Schedule an Appointment: call 408.586.2400
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
700 All American Way, Sunnyvale 94086
Car seat checks by appointment only, available on Wednesdays only from 1:00-4:00pm, excluding holidays.
Schedule an Appointment: call Car Seat Hotline @ 408.730.7179
NOTE: You must live in Sunnyvale to schedule a car seat inspection at this location.
beep! beep! car seat at Tiny Tots of Campbell
138 Railway Avenue, Campbell 95008
Car seat checks by appointment only, offered twice a month
Schedule an Appointment
How to prepare for your appointment:
- Please allow up to 6-8 weeks for a time slot.
- Read the car seat manual and attempt to install the car seat before your appointment.
- Bring both the car seat instruction manual and your automobile owner’s manual to the appointment.
What to expect during your appointment:
- Instruction and demonstration on how to correctly install your car seat.
- Ensure you are using the correct seat based on child’s age, weight and height.
- Check to see if the car seat has been recalled.
- Obtain in and around car safety information to protect your child(ren).
Additional Helpful Links
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Consumer Reports
- Keeping Children Safe in and Around Cars
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: (888) 327-4236
NHTSA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce traffic related health care and other economic costs. NHTSA offers a wide variety of motor vehicle and traffic safety information services and literature. Listed below are just a few of the topics they can help with:- Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls
- Comprehensive Child Passenger Safety Information and Car Seat Recalls
- Consumer Information on Seat Belts, Air Bags, Anti-lock Brakes, Child Restraints, and many other topics
- Vehicle Crash Test Reports
- Vehicle Safety Ratings
- Traffic Safety Educational Materials
- Locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station by State
- National Safety Council
- Office of Traffic Safety California
- Parent Central: From car seats to car keys; Keeping kids safe
- Safe Kids World Wide
- Safe Kids National Child Passenger Safety Certification
