HI SCR175

Hawaii law (section 291-11.5) requires children under 4 years old to use certified child passenger restraint systems and children 4-7 years old to use safety or booster seats that meet federal standards.

Current child passenger safety seat inspection stations are limited in number and geographic distribution, with only 3 locations on Hawaii island, 3 on Maui, and 1 on Kauai, requiring parents to travel long distances.

Department of Transportation is requested to study ways to encourage all police and fire stations statewide to employ certified child passenger safety technicians to provide inspections.

Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.

Many other states provide child safety seat inspections at neighborhood fire and police stations to ensure convenient access for all residents.