Kentucky Seat Belt Law
Seat belts are often not used when operating motor vehicles. Only thirty states in the U.S. practice "primary" seat belt laws. Kentucky seat belt law became a primary or standard enforcement law as of July 12, 2006.
Primary Seat Belt Law Definition
A primary seat belt law gives any Kentucky law enforcement officer the right to pull over any individual solely for violating the seat belt law. In the past, the seat belt law was secondary, meaning a driver could receive a ticket only if pulled over for another traffic violation first.
Passing of Primary Seat Belt Law
As of July 12, 2006, the primary seat belt law is in effect in Kentucky. The law became active when Kentucky's General Assembly passed House Bill 117 in their regular legislative session.
Seat Belt Law Features
Any person who owns a car manufactured earlier than 1982 is exempt from the seat belt law. Any car manufactured after this must contain seat belts for all occupants in the motor vehicle. If for any reason an individual cannot wear a seat belt due to medical reasons, he must carry a physician's note as proof.
Child Restraint Law
The law applies to children who are forty inches tall or less. It states that any individual fitting this criterion must be properly secured in a child restraint system that meets federal motor vehicle safety regulations. Children who are under seven years of age and in the range of forty to fifty inches must be in a booster seat.
Quick Facts
Any person in Kentucky who receives a ticket may not be charged more than twenty five dollars. Kentucky has the third lowest percentage of safety belt usage among all states. Kentucky's rural minor roads have a far lower usage percentage than its rural interstates.
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