New Child Seat Law Takes Effect Jan. 1

FRANKFORT, IL — Starting Jan. 1, a new set of child safety laws will go into effect in Frankfort. The Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act already requires all kids under 8 to be in car seats, and now requires that kids under 2 are in rear facing seats.

Once a kid is 40 inches tall or weighs 40 pounds, they can sit in forward-facing seats.

Click here for a full list of the provisions under the law.

The Frankfort Police Department offers safety checks on child seats to help ensure the law is followed and the kids are safe. To schedule an inspection, call 815-469-9435.

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