INDIANA CHILD PASSENGER LAW  (Effective July 1, 2005)

Indiana State Law requires that as of  July 1, 2005, all children ride properly fastened by a child restraint, which can include
a belt-positioning booster seat, until their 8th birthday.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT GUIDELINES

Rear Facing Only Infant Seat:      From birth to one (1) year of age and at least 20 pounds

Rear Forward Facing                  Rear facing until one (1) year of age and 20 pounds
Convertible Seat:                        Forward facing until (1) year of age or older and 20-40 pounds

Forward Facing Only Seat:         From over 0ne (1) of age and 20-40 pounds

Belt-Positioning Booster Seat:     From 4-8 years of age and 40-80 pounds and up to 4'9" tall
                                                  *Never use with lap only belts.

Vehicle Lap/Shoulder                  From 4'9" in height and 80 pounds
Safety Belt:

NOTE:  It is strongly recommended that all children 12 and under ride in the back seat.  If the child must ride in the front turn off the air bag
or move the front seat as far back as possible from the air bag.

For more information contact the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 812-283-4471, and an officer will be happy to answer your questions.  Or you can also contact the Automotive Safety Program at 1-800-KID-N-CAR.