Kahoka Police Department to Participate in Youth Seat Belt Enforcement

 

“Buckle Up”.

Thats’ the message the Kahoka Police Department has for drivers, especially teen drivers.

The Kahoka Police Department announced Wednesday, February 26 they are joining with statewide law enforcement March 15-31 for an aggressive youth seat belt mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt law violators and to reduce highway fatalities.

Only 67% of Missouri teens wear their seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Eight out of ten teens killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.

Under the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law, teens are required to wear their seat belt as it’s a primary offense, meaning they can be pulled over solely for not wearing their seat belt.

“Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up seat belt enforcement,” said Bill Conger, Chief of Police. “We’ll be out there to remind you seat belts can and do save lives.”

Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.

Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.