Checkpoints are conducted by appointment only.

The Knoxville Police Department hosts monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoints at 917 E. Fifth Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

In addition to hosting a checkpoint on the second Saturday of every month, a checkpoint will now also be offered on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for parents, grandparents or other guardians. During the Checkpoint, child car seats are inspected by a certified car seat technician to ensure proper use or installation. Additionally, car seat technicians provide valuable safety tips and recommendations for those utilizing child safety seats. The Checkpoints are led by KPD personnel who have completed the 32-hour Child Passenger Safety Technician Standardized Training.


The Checkpoints are hosted at 917 E. Fifth in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Checkpoints are conducted by appointment only.

For more information or to make an appointment,
call 865-215-7081 or 865-215-7103
or email [email protected].


A list of upcoming Child Safety Seat Checkpoint dates and times can be found below:

2024 Schedule:

August 10th from 10am-1pm by appointment only
August 27th from 5pm-8pm by appointment only
September 14th from 10am-1pm by appointment only
September 24th from 5pm-8pm by appointment only
October 12th from 10am-1pm by appointment only
October 22nd from 5pm-8pm by appointment only
November 9th from 10am-1pm by appointment only
November 26th from 5pm-8pm by appointment only
December 14th from 10am-1pm by appointment only


Learn more at
KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov