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Children’s Safety
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 5 - 18 and the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 - 4 (Source: NC Division of Public Health).
Keep your kids safe by ensuring that everyone is buckled up in the right car seat, booster seat, or seat belt.
Car Seats and Booster Seats
More than half of the children (ages 8 – 14) killed in traffic crashes on North Carolina roads in 2023 were not properly restrained in a car seat or seat belt (NCDOT Crash Facts).
Is your child in the right seat?
The best way to ensure that your have correctly installed the right seat for your child is to stop by a free Car Seat Checking Station and have a certified Car Seat Technician help you.
Find a permanent Car Seat Checking Station through Buckle Up NC at the link below.
When should my child transition to a new car seat?
Is it time to switch your child to a forward-facing car seat?
Is your child big enough and mature enough to use a booster seat?
Is your child tall enough to use a seat belt?
Raising Traffic-Safe Kids
Children Follow Our Example, Not Our Advice
Our kids start learning how to act on the road from observing us. Teach your children how to be safe by following these 4 simple tips.
Family Traffic Safety Contract
Family conversations about safety empower children with essential knowledge and skills that can save lives. These discussions build a foundation for making safe decisions independently as they grow older. Set clear expectations and start an open dialogue with your family using this Traffic Safety Contract.
Play Games to Help Children Learn Safety
Ask your child to make a funny sound anytime they see people walking, riding a bicycle, or riding a motorcycle on the road. This teaches them to look for people, which will make them a safer driver later in life.
Play the “Quick Click” game by racing to see who can buckle up the fastest after getting into the car.
Data & Analytics
Child Passenger Safety Dashboard
Interactive map of statewide and county-level Child Passenger Safety Technician and Car Seat Checking Station data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child is in the right car seat?
Buckle Up NC provides free car seat information for parents and caregivers. For information on choosing the right car seat, click here.
When should my child transition to a new car seat?
Buckle Up NC provides free guides to help you determine when your child is ready to switch to a different car seat.
Free guides: https://www.buckleupnc.org/resources-downloads/
For other FAQ about the North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Law, visit BuckleUpNC.
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