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Madison County Health Department
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It is Kentucky State Law that children riding in a vehicle must be in a child safety seat or booster seat. The law (KRS189.125) states that children who are 3’4” (40 inches) tall or less must ride in a car seat. Any child, who is younger than eight and between 40 and 57 inches tall must be secured in a booster seat. Here at the health department, we want to help you keep your child safe when riding in a vehicle. We offer car seat installations by appointment on the following days: In Richmond In Berea We also conduct car seat safety checks at special events through out the year. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get the updates on community car seat checks. To make an appointment, please call 228-2044. Madison County Car Seat Safety Community Partners Kentucky State Police- Richmond Post- 859-623-2404 |
Related InfoWe have some great Car Seat Pamphlets available for you to use.Click to download the printable .pdf | |
Safety Recommendations for All Children |
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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has some recommendations for keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle.
Recommendation for Birth – 12 months:
Recommendations for 1-3 years:
Recommendations for 4-7 years:
Recommendations for 8-12 years:
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After Hours, for Public Health and Environmental Emergencies Only, call 859-623-7312, option 8