NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is sponsoring car seat inspection clinics on Saturday, September 21 from 9 – 11 a.m. at 11 different locations across the state.
The event educates parents and caregivers about the importance of properly securing children in the correct car seat. Certified child passenger safety technicians will work with parents and caregivers for about 30 minutes per seat to educate on how to properly select and use car seats. No appointments are necessary to have car seats inspected, services will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
People are asked to bring their car seats, car seat manuals, vehicle manuals, and the child that sits in the car seat, if possible. Replacement seats will be available if a technician determines the car seat is expired, recalled or unsafe. Services are free, but a $35 fee may apply if a seat needs to be replaced.
Car Seat Inspection Clinic Locations
Albuquerque – New Mexico State Police District 5 Office (2501 Carlisle Blvd. NE)
Albuquerque (Northeast) – Kohl’s Parking Lot (6800 Holly Avenue NE)
Albuquerque (Southeast) – Bernalillo County Fire Dept. Station #38 (3610 Prince Street SE)
This location will operate from 10 a.m. to noon
Carlsbad – Walmart (2401 S. Canal Street)
Clovis – The Java Loft (810 e. 21st Street)
Farmington – JC Penny Parking Lot, Animas Mall (4601 E. Main Street)
Las Cruces – Doña Ana County Health Services Center (1170 N. Solano Drive)
Las Vegas – Harbor Freight/Hibbett Sports (2500 7th Street)
Los Alamos – Fire Station #6 (457 E. Road)
Rio Rancho – Target Parking Lot (4225 Crestview Drive SE)
Santa Fe – Kohl’s Parking Lot (4401 Cerrillos Road)