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
. For live updates follow @childseatsafety on Twitter
.
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.