Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Local law enforcement is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to ensure drivers and passengers are buckling up.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Drivers and passengers who refuse — or forget — to fasten their safety belts can expect a ticket from local and state law enforcement. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety launched its annual May mobilization of "Click It or Ticket" Monday. Acording to a news release, all motorists, even those just passing through on vacation, can expect a ticket if they don’t buckle up. “The bottom line is that those who choose not to wear a safety belt will feel the heat from our officers who will be cracking down on Click It or Ticket violators,” GOHS Director Harris Blackwood said in the release. “Our police officers, state troopers and sheriff’s deputies are prepared to ticket anyone who isn’t buckled up.” Data from the National Highway Traffic …
Friday, June 10, 2011
Snellville and other area police departments took part in the annual Click it or Ticket campaign, focusing on seat belt safety and awareness.
The annual "Click it or Ticket" campaign to bring awareness to seat belt safety in Georgia came to an end June 5th. Snellville officers were just one of the local departments participating. During that time frame, Gwinnett County police issued 292 seatbelt citations, according to Gwinnett County Police. Cpl. Edwin Ritter, public information officer for the agency, said the Gwinnett Police Department was not officially involved with the campaign. "This is something we do everyday," he said. Snellville Police issued 141 seatbelt citations, as well as two child restraint citations, according to officials. Promoted by the Governor's Office for Highway Safety, the campaign took place May 23 - June 5, including the often-traveled Memorial Day …
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Snellville police are taking part in this annual campaign, focusing on safety and seat belt awareness.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The annual "Click it or Ticket" campaign is going on now across Georgia to bring awareness to seat belt safety. Snellville officers are just one of the local departments participating. Promoted by the Governor's Office for Highway Safety, the campaign takes place May 23 - June 5, including the often-traveled Memorial Day holiday. Hundreds of police agencies will do road checks day and night to track down drivers and passengers who are not buckling up. Law enforcement officials are especially concerned about people driving at night time. In 2009, 11,593 people died in traffic accidents across the country between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those who died in nightime …
