Sheriff Ken Campbell and the Boone County Traffic Safety Partnership would like to remind everyone of Indiana state laws to keep the Fair patrons safe while traveling to and from the Boone County Fair this year.

All persons in any vehicle must wear there seatbelt while traveling on Indiana roadways. There are few exceptions.

All children under the age of 8 year and 80 ponds must be in a child restraint. It is also necessary for these children to be 4foot 9 inches.

            Children between 40 and 80 pounds, ages 4 and 8 years must be in a booster seat.

            All children between 1 year and 4 years old must be in a car seat.

For more information on child passenger safety seat laws please contact Deputy Sean J. Kutz with the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Julie with the Boone County Health Department or Lebanon Fire Department station 2.

                Telecommunication devices

You may not use any type of telecommunication device while driving except to make emergency 911 calls.

Driving restrictions

You may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. for 180 days after getting your license.

After you have driven for 180 days, you may not drive during the following hours:

• Saturday and Sunday, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
• Sunday through Thursday, after 11 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, before 5 a.m.

You may drive at any time if you are traveling to or from work, school, or a religious event, or if you are accompanied by an individual with a valid Indiana driver’s license who is 25 years or older.

Driving with passengers

You may not drive with passengers for 180 days after getting your license, unless you are also accompanied by a licensed instructor, an individual with a valid Indiana driver’s license who is 25 years or older, or a parent, guardian, or step-parent who is 21 years or older. You may drive with your child, sibling, or spouse during the hours allowed by law.

            In Boone County speeding in a construction zone can be very costly. 1 mile an hour over the posted speed limit is $300.00 plus court fees. This fee continues up to $1000.

 The Boone County Traffic safety partnership is funded by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. These funds are used to maintain safe travel on Boone County roadways. The Partnership is comprised of Deputies and officers from the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police Department, Whitestown Police Department and the Thorntown Police Department.