

New York State law requires all children to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle, until they reach their 8th birthday. Effective November 1, 2019, all children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat.
Safety tips for specific seats and age groups:
Find additional information on finding the right seat from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
**Effective November 1, 2020, all motor vehicle passengers aged 16 and older must be restrained by a seat belt.**
December 2 - Car Seat Check Event - Ontario County
December 2 - Car Seat Check Event - Niagara County
December 2 - Car Seat Check Event - Rockland County
December 2 - Car Seat Check Event - Erie County
December 9 - Car Seat Check Event - Suffolk County
December 9 - Car Seat Check Event - Livingston County
The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee provides statewide coordination for the Child Passenger Safety Training Program, which is an essential tool in the effort to raise awareness and convey accurate technical information about proper child restraint usage.
To encourage the appropriate child restraint selection and proper installation, GTSC supports state, local and not-for-profit agencies in offering free car seat inspections at permanent fitting stations and car seat check events throughout the state.
GTSC participates in the annual Child Passenger Safety Week where the goal is to ensure children are in the correct car seat, that seats are properly installed and used, and that seats are registered with the manufacturer to ensure parents and caregivers receive important safety updates.
Aubrey L. Feldman, MPH, CPH, CHES®, CPST
Child Passenger Safety Program Coordinator
Highway Safety Program Analyst II
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 410B
Albany, NY 12228
518-474-2279