Kentucky’s gas pump inspection stickers contain safety message

As Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s motor fuel inspectors check the quantity and quality of fuel this year, they’ll be adding a special safety message to gas pumps. 

This year’s inspection stickers contain a message reminding drivers to not leave children or pets in an unattended hot car.

The message of not leaving children in a hot car is not a new one, but it is new for the gas pump inspection stickers renewed every year.

Across the nation last year, 29 children died due to vehicular heatstroke. Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger. 

By adding a simple message to gas pump inspection stickers, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Johnathan Shell hopes more awareness will prevent the unnecessary deaths of children or pets.