The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) who inspect child safety seats.
Caregivers can have their seats checked in-person or virtually. Caregivers will be educated on the proper way to install a seat in their vehicle, and how to ensure their child is properly restrained in the seat.
To schedule an in-person appointment please visit our registration page and sign up for your preferred location and date. Please try to schedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance of your preferred date. Car seat checks are by appointment only. This service is free of charge and open to all residents of Montgomery County.
Registration typically opens approximately four weeks prior to each event. If you do not see your preferred time, it is because it is not available.
Any questions not related to scheduling can be directed to carseat@montcopa.org. Leave a brief message including your name and contact information and someone will respond shortly.
LOCATIONS
Limerick Fire Department - Limerick Station 390 West Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468 - 3rd Tuesday of every month, beginning January 2023
Montgomery Hose Fire Co 201 West Freedley Street Norristown, PA 19401 - 1st Wednesday of every month
Fire Department of Montgomery Township Battalion 1 325 Stump Road North Wales, PA 19454 - 4th Thursday of every month
To schedule a Virtual appointment, please complete this form. Once complete, please save the document and email it to carseat@montcopa.org.
A member of our team will reach out to you to schedule an appointment and review the process.
PENNSYLVANIA’S “LAW OF LOVE”
All infants and children under 8 years of age must be secured in an approved child restraint/booster when riding anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area.
All children from birth to age 4 must be secured in an approved child passenger restraint system.
***Children younger than 2 years of age must be secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system, to be used until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer. (Primary Law)
All children 4 years of age and older, but less than 8 years of age, must be secured in a seat belt system and an appropriately fitting child booster seat. (Primary Law)
All children 8 years of age and older, but less than 18 years of age must be secured in a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system. (Primary Law)
Each driver and front seat occupant shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt system. (Secondary Law)
