Team Kentucky Reminds Drivers Child Safety Seats Save Lives

Sept. 21-27 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, free checkup events hosted regionally

 

FRANKFORT, Ky.  (Sept. 17, 2025) – During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Team Kentucky is reminding parents and caregivers to always buckle children in the right safety seat for their age and size. This annual campaign is dedicated to keeping Kentucky’s highways safer by promoting proven practices that protect our youngest and most vulnerable passengers.

“No family should have to face the tragedy or regret of knowing a crash or serious injury could have been prevented with the right seat,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Making sure they’re buckled in and in the correct car seat is one of the simplest, most powerful steps we can take to protect our kids every trip.”

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1-13, and research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 46% of car seats are misused. Common issues include children being in the wrong type of car seat for their age and size, as well as car seats being installed improperly — both of which leave children vulnerable to injury in a crash.

“Putting your child in a car seat is the first step, but it only works if the seat is installed the right way,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. “Taking a few extra minutes to double-check or getting a professional to inspect the seat can make all the difference and give families the peace of mind knowing their children are as safe as possible on the road.”

Talk to an Expert
There are certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who help educate parents and caregivers about the right seats for their kids and help them learn how to install the seats correctly. To find a technician in Kentucky, visit NHTSA’s car seat inspection location link, call Norton Healthcare at 502-629-7337 or email [email protected] with your city and/or county.

 

Go to a Free Checkup Event
Free checkup events occur at various locations throughout the year. There are a few events occurring this week in Kentucky:

 

Gray, KY
RECC Knox County
6219 US-25E
Gray, KY 40734
September 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Lexington, KY
The Marksbury Family Library
2197 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
September 27, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

London, KY
Forcht Bank
100 CVB Drive
London, KY 40741
September 24, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Louisville, KY
Norton Children’s Medical Center
4910 Chamberlain Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
September 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Louisville, KY
Foxing Bookstore
1314 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville, KY 40215
September 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

McKee, KY
Jackson County Public Library
338 Main Street
McKee, KY 40447
September 26, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Pikeville, KY
Walmart
254 Cassady Blvd
Pikeville, KY 41501
September 25, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Richmond, KY
KSP Post 7
699 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
September 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

 

Find Out More NHTSA encourages everyone who drives child passengers to check out its free, online resources at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat.

  • Car Seat Types: Determine whether your child fits best in a rear-facing car seat, forward-facing car seat, booster seat or seat belt.
  • Car Seat Recommendations: Review NHTSA’s recommendations for the best car seat for your child’s age and size.
  • Find and Compare: Find and compare car seats with NHTSA’s handy car seat finder, which also searches specific brands.
  • Download NHTSA’s SaferCar app and save your vehicle and car seat info in your “virtual garage.” If any of your saved equipment is included in a safety recall, the app will send you a notification.

 

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