San Joaquin County residents.
San Joaquin Public Health Services operates a car seat program for individuals that need help with car seat installation or have received a citation. They discuss the importance of car seats, laws, proper installation, different types of car seats, and general child passenger safety. Children from birth to 2 years old or less than 40 pounds must continue riding rear facing up to the maximum height and weight of their rear facing car seat (usually 40 pounds). Booster seats are required for children up to the age of 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall.
San Joaquin Public Health Services offers the car seat inspections at no cost, Wednesday only; appointment and face coverings are required. The fitting station takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Public Health Services parking lot at 420 South Wilson Way in Stockton. This service is for individuals wishing to ensure that their car seats are correctly installed. Please call to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.