SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT

Law Enforcement around the area will be out focusing on extra seat belt enforcement September 21-27 as part of the Toward Zero Deaths campaign. Seat belts are crucial for safety, preventing ejection, and reducing injuries and fatalities in car crashes by about half, but they must be worn correctly: the lap belt low on the hips, and the shoulder belt snugly across the chest, never under the arm or behind the back. Airbags work in conjunction with seat belts, which distribute crash forces and keep occupants in position. Children require appropriate car seats or booster seats until they are large enough to sit with their knees bent over the vehicle seat's edge.  

Why Wear a Seat Belt

• Saves Lives: 

Wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce serious injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes. 

• Prevents Ejection: 

It keeps you from being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, which is a primary cause of death. 

• Reduces Injury: 

It prevents occupants from colliding with the steering wheel, windshield, or other passengers. 

• Works with Airbags: 

Seat belts work with airbags to provide optimal safety; without a belt, an airbag's force can cause serious injury or death.