Car Seat Safety Inspections

Child safety seats, when used and installed correctly, can prevent serious injury. However, an incorrectly installed child safety seat can present safety concerns and the potential to fail. The Champaign Police Department is committed to child safety and has officers certified as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians on staff to provide child safety seat inspections and education to residents with the goal of reducing the number of injuries related to traffic collisions.

A CPS technician conducts an inspection of child safety seats, ensuring proper installation and instructing parents and caregivers on the proper use and installation of their child’s safety seat.

Important Child Safety Information

Not sure what type of car seat you need? The State of Illinois sets requirements for child safety seats.

Has your car seat been recalled? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administers safety seat recalls.

Scheduling a Car Seat Safety Inspection

The Champaign Police Department has temporarily paused its program for certified Car Seat Safety Inspections.

At this time, local resources for car seat checks are available through:

• Champaign Urbana Public Health District
  • 201 W Kenyon Rd, Champaign, IL 61820
  • The CUPHD website has further instructions to schedule a car seat check.
• University of Illinois Police Department
  • 1110 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
  • Please call 217-333-1216 to schedule a car seat check.
• Savoy Fire Department
• 106 W. Tomaras Avenue, Savoy, Illinois 61874
• Please email Fire Chief Sam Smith to schedule a car seat check.

These inspections take 30 to 60 minutes per car seat, and require a parent or caregiver to be present and engaged in the inspection.