All children under 8 must be buckled into a federally-approved child restraint system when riding in a car.

You can get a free car seat inspection by a certified car seat technician by making an appointment with the Department of Transportation (DOT). Appointments are available April through November each year.

Learn more about car seat inspections. 

Appointments are required at all locations.

Bronx

White Plains Road Municipal Parking Lot
2071 White Plains Road
Bronx, NY 10462
Free car seat inspections are available from April through November on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 3 PM to 7 PM.

Brooklyn

Canarsie Municipal Parking Lot
1389 Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Free car seat inspections are available from April through November on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 3 PM to 7 PM.

Queens

Rosedale West Municipal Parking Lot
139-15 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Queens, NY 11422
Free car seat inspections are available from April through November on the 4th Thursday of each month, from 3 PM to 7 PM.

Staten Island

Staten Island University Hospital
475 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Free car seat inspections are available from April through November on the 1st Friday of each month, from 12 PM to 3 PM.

Further Assistance

You can contact the Safety Education and Outreach Unit for more information and assistance.

By Email

carseats@dot.nyc.gov

By Phone

  • Agency: Department of Transportation
  • Division: Safety Education and Outreach Unit
  • Phone Number: (347) 712-1085
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is in charge of car seat and seat belt policy. You can get information about those requirements and regulations from the DMV.