Lane County, Ore. – Of the 23,824 passenger vehicle occupants killed in the United States in 2020, 51% were not wearing seat belts.
For drivers and front-seat passengers, using a lap and shoulder belt reduces the risk of fatal injury by 60 percent in an SUV, van or pickup and by 45 percent in a car according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies across Oregon will be utilizing federal grant funding to staff additional traffic safety patrols from January 30th through February 12th. Deputies will be on the lookout for improper seatbelt use and all other dangerous driving behaviors.
Please take the time to confirm that you and your children are properly restrained before setting out. Drive sober and text-free! Your lives are worth it!
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: January 27th, 2023 9:54 AM
