Child seat safety laws in Kentucky
All states have laws regarding the safe transportation of children and require the use of child safety seats in vehicles. Laws are there to protect your child, so it makes sense to learn and follow them.
Summary of Child Seat Safety Laws in Kentucky
Child seat safety laws in Kentucky can be summarized as follows:
Children up to a year
Children under one year old and weighing up to 20 pounds must use a rear-facing child seat.
Although not mandated by law, children are encouraged to use rear-facing child seats until they are two years old and weigh at least 30 pounds.
A convertible child seat is also permitted, but must be used rear facing until the child weighs at least 20 pounds.
Children over one year old
Children as young as one year old and weighing 20 pounds can sit in a forward-facing seat with seat belts.
It is recommended that if a forward-facing seat is used, the child should remain in such a restraint until he or she is two years old and weighs 30 pounds.
Children 40-80 pounds
- Children weighing between 40 and 80 pounds must use an booster seat in combination with a lap and shoulder harness, regardless of age.
Children aged 8 and over
If the child is eight years old or older and is over 57 inches tall, the booster seat is no longer required.
Fines
If you violate child seat safety laws in Kentucky, you can be fined $30 for not using a child restraint system and $50 for not using a child seat.
It just makes sense to protect your child using a proper child restraint system, so go for it. You won't have to worry about fines and you can be sure that your child will travel safely.
