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Child Safety Seat Program 


Rear-Facing Car Seat

The District of Columbia Government is making it easier for District residents to protect their families. PROJECT SAFE-CHILD, the document is found below, is a child safety seat program that allows residents to purchase infant, toddler, and booster seats at reduced rates.

To purchase the safety seats and/or obtain educational materials on properly buckling children, visit one of the District's seat distribution sites.

Car Seat Type
Child Size
Fee
Infant 0-20 pounds $20
Toddler 20-40 pounds $30
Booster Over 40 pounds ¥ $15
Booster (High-Back Only)  Over 40 pounds ¥ $30
¥ Warning:  It is important to put all children over 40 pounds and under 54 inches tall in
   booster seats!


For information on child safety seats and the correct use of child restraints, please select the following:

For more information on Child Passenger Safety Week and to find the car seat inspection station nearest you, visit www.nhtsa.gov External Website. For live updates follow @childseatsafety on Twitter External Website.

In December of 2002, enforcement of child safety laws began. 

 

Goals

To improve safety for DC residents and children through a comprehensive car seat program.

 

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Program at a Glance

Program Title: Child Safety Seat Program
Agency: District Department of Transportation
Office: Policy, Planning and Sustainability Administration (PPSA)
Type: Outreach and Education

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