In addition, the Vermont State Police will be operating Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) as part of a national State Police/Highway Patrol initiative.
Last year seventy lives were lost on Vermont highways in fatal crashes. Sadly, that's 70 people; maybe a friend, a family member or co-worker who will never be with their loved ones again. Unfortunately at least 2424 of those killed were not wearing a seatbelt. How many of these tragedies could have been avoided by simply wearing a seatbelt?
Today's cars and trucks are engineered to be safer than ever. And, our highways are designed with many innovative safety features. But none of these advancements will work for you if you don't buckle-up. Using your safety belts will dramatically increase your chances of surviving most traffic crashes.
The upcoming Highway Visibility Enforcement, Click it or Ticket, campaign is designed to remind drivers and passengers that Vermont has a seatbelt law, a law that was enacted to save lives. It's time to develop good safety habits, ones that may impact your whole family for the rest of their lives!
Lt. Garry Scott, Commander of the Vermont State Police Traffic Safety Unit advises that Troopers from both the Traffic Safety Unit and the Troopers in the field offices will be working closely with enforcement officers across the state to bring the message of highway safety to motorists and passengers alike. Safety belts and properly installed child passenger safety seats are the key to a safe trip
Springfield Vermont Police Chief Douglas Johnston, President of the Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, advises, "With the summer season fast approaching along with graduations and vacations, we would like everyone to enjoy our beautiful State of Vermont safely. Everyone needs to do their part. These simple tasks can save your life or the life of someone you love. Remember to always buckle up. Do not text and drive. Pull over in a safe spot if you have to text or answer an e-mail. Do not drink and drive, have a designated driver. Safety starts with you first! Let's all enjoy Vermont safely."
Windham County Sheriff Keith Clark, President of the Vermont Sheriff's Association says "Sheriffs in Vermont understand that there are two things which will reduce the likelihood that a Deputy will die in the line of duty-wearing body armor and wearing a seatbelt. During the Click it or Ticket campaign our Deputies will be enforcing seatbelt laws to make sure motorists are less likely to die in the event of a crash on our busy highways."
The staff at the Governor's Highway Safety Program extends their gratitude to all Vermonters and those visiting our state for making Vermont a safe place to drive. They ask each of you to continue your good driving habits and always "Buckle Up", Every Trip, Every Time.
--Vermont Department of Public Safety
Governor's Highway Safety Program
More "government for our own good"; except it really isn't anything more than a waste of resources intended to make public officials appear caring.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't we all benefit more if a stop-and-frisk program was implemented upon the countless dregs that loiter downtown during the work day?
ReplyDeleteHey Big Brother.....STICK IT!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCheck out the overtime payouts to police forces for this kind of "campaign" and you'll soon understand its popularity within the law enforcement community.
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