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    Top Child Car Seat Laws

    Child restraint laws in Kansas have four key components:

    • Children must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat until they are at least one year old and 20 pounds.
    • Children between the ages of one and three must ride in forward-facing child safety seat.
    • Children between the ages of four and seven must ride in a booster seat unless they weigh more than 80 pounds, are taller than 4 feet 9 inches, or are traveling in a vehicle where only a lap belt is available.
    • Children between the ages of eight and 13 must be wearing a seatbelt whenever the vehicle is in motion.

    If you're in the market for one, you can shop online for a child car seat at any time. When ordering, be sure the car seat matches your child's height, weight and age.

    If you need help making sure your child safety seat or booster seat is correctly installed, visit one of the many free fitting stations located throughout the state. If you can't afford a child safety seat or booster seat, the fitting stations also have information on programs available to assist low-income families in obtaining this important piece of safety equipment.

    In addition to being aware of child restraint laws, parents should also remember that Kansas law also forbids children under age 14 from riding in any part of a vehicle not intended for passengers, such as the bed of a pickup truck.

    Top Reporting Intoxicated Drivers

    Did you know that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that 30% of all traffic deaths occur in crashes where least one driver had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .10% or more? Since drunk driving is a significant safety hazard to all Kansas residents, you are encouraged to call 911 if you spot a driver who is doing some or all of the following:

    • Drifting into opposing traffic
    • Almost striking another vehicle or a stationary object
    • Driving outside legally designated roadways
    • Excessively swerving or weaving across the road
    • Improper signaling
    • Erratic and sudden braking
    • Tailgating

    When you call to report a suspected drunk driver, you'll be asked to describe your location, the vehicle, and any suspicious behaviors you have witnessed. An officer will then be sent to the scene to investigate. Do not attempt to take any action by yourself, since an intoxicated person may become violent when confronted.

    Top Headlight Usage

    Headlights are an important, yet often overlooked, piece of safety equipment for your motor vehicle. You should use your headlights whenever it is difficult to see other vehicles on the road, such as dawn, dusk, or during poor weather. You should use low-beam headlights when other vehicles are approaching.

    Bicyclists who wish to travel on the state's roads at night must have a white headlight that is visible up to 500 feet.

    Top Cell Phone Usage

    While many states do have laws restricting the use of cell phones on the road, Kansas does not currently have such legislation. However, this does not mean that Kansas motorists are encouraged to use their cell phones freely while driving. Several studies have shown that cell phone use causes distracted driving that can be nearly as dangerous as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This effect appears to be even more pronounced when traveling in heavy traffic or under poor weather conditions.

    Top Helmet Laws

    While motorcycle helmets are strongly encouraged, helmets are only legally required in Kansas for those age 17 and younger.

    Bicycle helmets are only legally required for riders under the age of 16 who live in Lawrence. This law was passed in 2004.

     
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