Too often the Alameda Police Department encounters children who are not properly secured in a car seat, who are using the wrong type of car seat or who are not restrained at all. In some cases, a child is properly secured in their safety seat, but the car seat itself is not correctly installed.
For these reasons, the Alameda Police Department offers free child safety seat inspections and installations to residents and non-residents of Alameda to help reduce the risk of serious injuries. The event will be held in the City Hall Parking Lot located on Oak St. (between City Hall and the Police Department). No reservation is required, however, early attendance is recommended.
As a reminder, the California Vehicle Code 27363 requires all children under the age of 8 to be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4'9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt.
If you are unable to attend, weekday inspections/installations are available by appointment only. Please contact Bob Rollins, 510-337-8590, to schedule an appointment.
City Hall Parking Lot, 1555 Oak Street (Between the Police Department and City Hall), 94501, View Map
1555 Oak Street (Between the Police Department and City Hall) , 94501
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