From Wednesday, September 21 to Friday, October 7, 2016 Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in a Provincial Traffic Safety Initiative focusing on seatbelt compliance.
As a result, 68 seatbelt related charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act.
OPP officials say when it comes to seat belt use, the OPP looks to drivers in particular to set a good example for their passengers – especially children, young drivers and young passengers whose decision to wear a seat belt over the course of their lives may be significantly influenced by the attitudes of their parents, other family members and friends.
Passengers of all ages are more likely to buckle up when they see the driver do it.
All drivers and passengers need to acknowledge the fact that if they do not buckle up they are at a significantly greater risk of dying in a collision that can be caused by the irresponsible actions of a distracted, impaired or aggressive driver.
When involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, getting ejected from a vehicle almost always ends in death.
Air bags are designed to work with, not replace seat belts.
