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According to the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC), motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death in Canadian children. A 2015 study revealed that:
- 73 percent of car seats were used or installed incorrectly
- 30 percent of kids in booster seats did not meet the 40-pound weight minimum
- 52 percent of kids in seat belts did not fit safely without a booster seat
- A properly used seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent
York Regional Police is a proud member of the Ontario Child Passenger Safety Network, led by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). We are committed to working with drivers, parents and guardians across our region to keep everyone on our roads safe - including those too young to buckle themselves up.
Child car seat clinics
In partnership with York Region’s municipal fire services, York Regional Police now offers car seat inspection clinics throughout the year.
York Regional Police has trained Child Passenger Safety Technicians who provide child restraint/car seat inspection clinics free of charge. These clinics are designed for those interested in having their installed child restraint/car seat inspected. The inspection process takes about one hour per seat.
When installing your child car seat/child restraint, always refer to the child restraint/car seat and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions manual.
View one of the dates below to register for an upcoming clinic:
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 22 | Richmond Hill Fire Station 8-1 | 191 Major Mackenzie Drive West |
| Saturday, April 26 | Stouffville Fire Station 5-1 | 100 Weldon Road |
| Saturday, May 24 | Markham Fire Station 92 | 10 Riviera Drive |
| Saturday, June 21 | Vaughan Fire Station 7-9 (Woodbridge) | 9601 Islington Avenue |
| Saturday, September 6 | Georgina Fire Station 1-6 (Sutton) | 37 Snooks Road |
| Saturday, October 4 |
Central York Fire Station 4-5 (Aurora) |
300 Earl Stewart Drive |
| Saturday, November 8 | King Firehouse 34 | 2045 King Road |
| Saturday, November 29 |
East Gwillimbury Fire Station 2-6 (Mount Albert) |
22 Princess Street |
If you cannot attend one of our clinics, please make use of the following additional resources while installing your child restraint/car seat installation and while looking for answers to frequently asked questions about car seats.
Transport Canada:
Child car seat safety (canada.ca)
Ontario Ministry of Transportation:
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (English):
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (French):
Choosing a child car seat or booster seat
A child’s developmental stage, weight and height can help determine what type of child car seat is best suited for them:
| Type of Car Seat | Stage | Weight of Child | Height Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing child car seat | Baby/Infant | Up to 9 kg (20 lbs.) | None |
|
Forward-facing child car seat or Rear-facing child car seat, if the manufacturer recommends its use |
Toddler |
9-18 kg (20-40 lbs.) |
None |
| Booster Seat | Under the Age of 8 |
18-36 kg (40-80 lbs.) |
Under 145 cm tall (4 ft. 9 in.)
|
Buying a child car seat
When purchasing a child car seat or booster seat, check that it has:
- a National Safety Mark label which indicates that the seat complies with Canadian regulations and standards and is legal for use in Canada
- an expiry date or useful life date that has not past
- all necessary components
- instructions on how to use and install it
- no signs of wear, torn harness straps, stress marks or cracks
- never been in a collision