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Safe Kids DC and its community partners operate several car seat inspection and installation stations throughout the city to teach families how to safely transport children. All inspection stations are operated by nationally certified child passenger safety technicians (CPSTs) and instructors (CPST-Is). This service is available to patient families and the community at large.

During a car seat inspection or installation, technicians will:

  • Take height and weight measurements (if child is present)
  • Provide hands-on instruction to the parent/caregiver regarding proper installation
  • Check for recalls
  • Check the expiration date 
  • Check for broken or missing car seat parts
  • Provide education to avoid heatstroke-related injuries

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Safety Tips

For more safety tips and information on selecting the right car seat for your child, check out the Safe Kids Ultimate Car Seat Guide.

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We Offer Car Seat Inspections

No appointment required, at locations across the city. We also conduct car seat inspection events and safety education sessions. If you are interested, please fill out our event request form. 

Explore Inspection Stations

Car seat inspection services are limited due to COVID-19. All inspection stations are closed on federal holidays.

    Location

    1001 Half St, SW.
    Washington, D.C.
    20024

    Additional Information

    For more information please visit the DC DMV Inspection Station website. 

    Hours of Operation

    Fall/Winter hours are effective September-May. Pull into Lane 8 to be serviced.

    Sunday and Monday

    Closed

    Tuesday

    7 a.m. - 3.p.m.

    Wednesday

    8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Thursday

    7 a.m. - 3.p.m.

    Friday

    7 a.m. - 3.p.m.

    Saturday

    7 a.m. - 3.p.m.

    Virtual Car Seat Inspections

    Virtual car seat inspections allow you to schedule a video inspection with a Child Passenger Safety Technician. During this time a virtual inspection is a safe alternative until in-person inspection stations are re-opened.


    Please email a Safe Kids DC team member for more information.

    Email Safe Kids DC

    Available in the US and Canada

    Britax USA

    If you are interesting in the virtual 1:1 car seat check and want to schedule an appointment with our child passenger safety tech, please complete our survey below.

    Staff will contact you to set up an appointment

    Maryland Kids in Seats

    To schedule an appointment, please download and complete the Participant Form Video Car Seat Assistance Program Participant Information Form and email us the completed form.

    For general questions, contact the helpline at 800-370-SEAT (7328).

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