There's no more warning for parents who do not put young children in booster seats. Police in Kentucky are now handing out fines if they find certain children riding in a car without one. Officials say the law makes a huge difference when it comes to safety.

First it was a warning, now it's a fine for parents of children that are not riding in a booster seat.

Although the law went into effect a year ago, state police are finding many parents are still not aware.

"I have seen a lot of kids under 50 inches not be in a booster seat. I think a lot of people just haven't learned about it," said Trooper Jennifer Sandlin.

Officials say for some children, a seat belt alone is simply not enough, especially if they're under a certain height. They say raising a child to the proper level will allow the seat belt to do its job and not cause further injury in a crash.

Any child between 40 and 50 inches, under the age of seven must be in a booster seat. If not, parents face a $30 fine. Medics say it's a law that could make their job easier.

"We work a lot of accidents where there's children sent to the hospital, and this would probably help reduce the risk a whole lot," said Hazard Fire Captain Leonard Toler.

The booster seat law went into effect last July. Police stopped giving warnings and began issuing fines this month.