Car Seat Check Events
Many parents and caregivers are unaware of the importance of proper use and installation of child passenger safety restraints and related laws. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old in the United States.
Help us ensure that every child is properly restrained in a safety seat.
Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety partners and other safety advocates will be hosting Car Seat Check Events throughout southeast and south central Missouri the week of Sept. 20. These free events are part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 20-26, 2026. Parents and caregivers with small children can ensure their car seats are installed correctly by visiting an inspection station at one of the locations listed below. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will provide education, perform car seat inspections, review expiration dates, discuss car seat installation, usage and car seat recalls. Checks take an average of 30 minutes to complete. For a full list of inspection stations throughout Missouri, click here.
Many thanks to Cape Girardeau Safe Communities for their assistance and support with these events!
Quick Tips for Families:
Wear your seat belt: Be sure everyone else in the car buckles up, too. When adults wear seat belts, kids use car seats, booster seats and seat belts. Set a good example and buckle up every ride, every time.
Place kids under 13 in a back seat: It’s the safest place for them to ride.
Never leave your child alone in a car, even for a minute: A car can heat up 19 degrees in just 10 minutes.
Make sure your child is riding safely. Visit a car seat check event to see if you are using your car seat correctly. Common errors include a loose harness, not using the seat belt or LATCH system to properly secure a car seat, failing to correctly use the tether and being unaware of the risks of using a second-hand car seat or booster. A Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician can help you protect your child.
Click here for more information and additional resources on Child Passenger Safety.
If you have questions, contact Sarah Tweedy or Rachel Penny at Cape Girardeau Safe Communities at 573-339-6365 or Ashley Metelski at MoDOT at 573-380-9432.
Promotional Flyers
Please help us promote these events in your area. Flyers have been created for printing and social media sharing purposes. If you have any issues with the files, please contact Ashley Metelski, ashley.metelski@modot.mo.gov
Event Information
| Date | Agency | Time | Location | Phone Number | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21-25 | St. Francois County Health Center | Mon, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Tues-Fri 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | 1025 W. Main St., Park Hills, MO 63601 | (573) 431-1947 ext.2 | ||||
| Sept. 22 | Bootheel Safe Kids & Caruthersville Police Department | 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. | 1300 S. Ward Ave., Caruthersville, MO 63830 | (573) 333-5301 | ||||
| Sept. 22 | Dunklin County Health Department | TBD | 402 Recovery Rd., Kennett, MO 63857 | (573) 888-9008 | ||||
| Sept. 22 | Fruitland Area Fire Protection District | 3- 6 p.m. | 7273 US-61, Jackson, MO 63755 | 573-243-6565 | ||||
| Sept. 22 | Ste. Genevieve Health Department | 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. | 115 Basler Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 | (573) 883-7411 | ||||
| Sept. 23 | Howell County Health Department | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | 180 Kentucky St., West Plains, MO 65775 | (417) 256-7078 | ||||
| Sept. 24 | Jackson Fire Rescue (Hosted by Cape Girardeau Safe Communities) |
11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | 525 S Hope St., Jackson, MO 63755 | (573) 339-6365 | ||||
| Sept. 24 | Madison County Health Department | 8- 11:30 a.m. | 105 Armory St., Fredericktown, MO 63645 | (573) 783-2747 | ||||
| Sept. 24 | Perry County Health Department | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | 406 N. Spring, Suite 1, Perryville, MO 63775 | (573) 547-6564 | ||||
| Sept. 26 | Bollinger County Health Department | 9- 11 a.m. | 107 MO-51, Marble Hill, MO 63764 | (573) 238-2817 | ||||
| Sept. 26 | Carter County Health Department | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | 1611 Health Center Dr., Van Buren, MO 63965 | (573) 323-4413 | ||||
| Sept. 26 | Thayer Fire Department | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | 102 Front St., Thayer, MO 65791 | (417) 280-0890 |
