Child Passenger Safety
Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations
About the Program
Keeping children safe on West Virginia's roadways is a priority for the Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP). The GHSP Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Program receives federal funding that provides the educational materials, training, and supplies the program needs. Many certified instructors and technicians all across the state are trained to install car seats properly.
Each of our GHSP regional coordinators are CPS certified and have a list of technicians that can assist you with your child safety seat. You may also check our CPS seat fitting stations directory to find a location where you can have your child safety seat inspected for defects, recalls, proper use, and proper installation.
WV Child Passenger Safety Law
The current West Virginia Child Passenger Safety Law states that all children up to the age of eight must be properly secured in a federally approved child safety seat, which does include a booster seat. The only size provision to the law is that if the child reaches the height of 4 feet 9 inches (4' 9") before their eighth birthday, a seat belt becomes legally sufficient. The CPS law is a primary enforcement law, meaning law enforcement can pull you over if they suspect your child is not properly restrained.
Parent & Caregiver Resources
- Parents Central at safercar.gov
- Become a National Certified Technician
- AAA Car Seat Guide
- Full Parent & Caregiver Resource List
Technician Resources
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- National Child Passenger Safety Board
- National CPS Certification Website
- Safe Ride News
- Child Passenger Safety Reports
- Safe Kids Car Seats, Boosters and Seat Belt Safety
Resources To Keep Children Safe In And Around Cars
Safe Kids Worldwide and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association have compiled a comprehensive list of child passenger safety resources for families and CPS Technicians. View safety resources for families during COVID-19.
Looking for Child Passenger Safety resources in other states? Find CPS resources by state.
View the latest complete list of recalls and defects regarding child safety seats.
For questions about the CPS Program, contact the GHSP via email at dmvghsp@wv.gov or call 304-926-2509.
