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KEEP EDWARDSVILLE KIDS SAFE
FROM THE
KANSAS SAFETY BELT EDUCATION OFFICE
AND
THE EDWARDSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
As of July 1, 2007 the following is the law when it concerns children riding in a motor vehicle. Children Under 1 must ride in a rear-facing child seat until they reach at least 1 year old and 20 pounds. Children ages 1, 2 and 3 must be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Children ages 4, 5, 6 and 7 are required to ride in a booster seat unless the child weighs more than 80 pounds, the child is taller than 4 feet 9 inches, or only a lap belt is available. Children who meet the above height and weight criteria must be protected by a seat belt. Children ages 8 through 13 must be protected by a seat belt. For more information you can go to www.kansasboosterseat.org. Please remember to buckle up and help the Edwardsville Police keep you and our children safe.
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