Despite awareness campaigns and enforcement, OPP say some drivers still not buckling up

Seatbelts save lives.

OPP are again reminding motorists that buckling up remains a simple and effective way to prevent death and serious injury.

Provincial police say from January to the end of June, 32 people have lost their lives on OPP patrolled roads where the lack of seat belt use or proper child restraint was a contributing factor.

Police say that despite awareness campaigns and enforcement efforts, some drivers and passengers continue are still not buckling up.

Seat belts significantly reduce the likelihood of being ejected from a vehicle or sustaining fatal injuries.

Proper restraint use is especially important for children. Child car seats and booster seats are designed to provide the protection young passengers need at each stage of development.

OPP say they will continue to educate motorists and enforce seat belt laws and drivers can expect officers to remain vigilant in identifying seat belt violations.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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