Child Passenger (Car Seat) Safety

New York State Law

New York State law requires children under 8 years of age to be restrained in a proper child restraint (car seat with a harness or a belt positioning booster seat, depending on the child’s age, weight, and height).

As of November 1, 2019, New York State law requires all children to ride rear-facing until age 2.

Car Seat Installation Instructions

• How to Install the Different Types of Car Seats (Videos)
• How do I correctly install a car seat? (PDF)
• Where can I find out if my car seat has been recalled? (PDF)

Madison County Program Services

Our program provides car seats and booster seats by appointment to Madison County residents who are income-eligible and who meet other program eligibility requirements.

• Program Brochure (PDF)

Call the location nearest you:

• Northern Madison County: Madison County Public Health in Wampsville, call 315-366-2361, option 2.
• Southern Madison County: Community Action Partnership in Morrisville, call 315-684-3144, ext. 13. 

Get Your Car Seat Checked

If you have a car seat you would like checked for safety and proper fit for your child, call the New York State Police, Troop D Headquarters located at 231 Genesee Street in Oneida, at 315-366-6000 to schedule an appointment.

To find check events or other car seat check locations, visit the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee web site: Car Seat Check Events in New York State.

Contact Information

Email Madison County Public Health or call us at 315-366-2361.

Updated: November 1, 2023