3 Out of 4 Car Seats Are Installed Incorrectly in Texas

The City of Victoria is hosting a car seat inspection event which could very well save your child's life. 

Parents and caregivers can learn how to safely secure their children in a moving vehicle by joining the Municipal Court in the front Target parking lot on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

More than three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly, which can lead to serious injury and even death in a car crash.

TxDOT offers; "With 3 out of 4 child car seats improperly installed, the Texas Department of Transportation encourages all caregivers to make an appointment for a free inspection at the agency’s 25 statewide district offices."

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“This program is a perfect way to learn how to avoid making those mistakes, and ensure the safety of each and every child,” said Municipal Court Administrator Tiffany Totah. “We want to help parents and caregivers protect their children.” 

Participants are encouraged to bring their child to practice properly installing the car seat and correctly restraining the child. Inspectors from the Victoria Police Department and court are attending to provide child safety seat inspections and teach caregivers about proper car seat use.

To help the staff prepare for this event, participants are encouraged to register in advance. The event is free for residents that wish to participate, and those who are unable to attend can schedule an appointment online for a different time and date. To register for an appointment, visit www.victoriatx.gov/carseat.

The event is hosted by the court in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation. The funding for the car seat inspections comes from the child safety fee that is assessed when residents register their vehicles in Victoria County, which must be used for child safety and welfare services as clarified by state law.

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To learn more about the car seat event, visit www.victoriatx.gov/municipalcourt.

To learn more about car seat safety and other topics related to child safety, visit https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu and click on “Extension Topics.”