The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that roughly three out of four child safety seats are not used correctly.
Year round, by appointment the Texas Department of Transportation offers free safety seat check-ups in each of the 25 district offices. To make an appointment to get your car seat inspected, please call the Texas Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Specialist for your district.
| Date and Time | Location of Check |
| April 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
| May 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
| June 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
| July 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
| August 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
| September 2016 – Call for appointment | Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX |
Find a FREE safety seat check in your area
Useful Links
Safe Kids – Safe Kids Worldwide
Car Seat Installation Help – Parents Central
Click It or Ticket – Texas Department of Transportation
Safe Riders – Texas Department of State Health Services
NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Austin/Travis County EMS – Injury prevention programs
Dell’s Children Medical Center Austin – Safety and injury prevention
Get a FREE child safety seat check. Text “seat” + your zip code to 876526 to find the nearest specialist.
Message and data rates may apply. Please see Save Me With a Seat for more terms and conditions.
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To locate the TxDOT District and contact information in your area, please contact:
Emma Mendoza
emma.mendoza@buckleuptexas.com
512-454-8900
