Child restraints need to to be installed correctly in vehicles to keep children safe. With monthly checks conducted by the Council and the New Zealand Police in 2023–24, over 50% of child restraints were not installed correctly.
Go to the Waka Kotahi website to:
- check which standard your child restraint meets
- watch video guides for installing your child restraint.
Child restraints have an expiry date – see how to read a car seat date stamp on the SitTight website.
Book an appointment with a technician
If you're concerned about your child's car seat, book an appointment with one of our child restraint technicians – email roadsafety@wcc.govt.nz or fill in the form.
Or find a child restraint technician on the Waka Kotahi website.