The Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team (TST) will be joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state in the "Click It or Ticket" campaign conducted May 20th through June 2nd.
Traffic Safety team members will be focusing on violations associated with motor vehicle crashes. Three prevalent violations that cause injuries and deaths are excessive speed, failure to use safety restraints and driving while distracted.
On Friday, May 24th, between 8:00am and 12:00noon, TST deputies will conduct a seatbelt safety enforcement blitz in the area of Silverton Rd and Lancaster Drive NE in Salem. We want to urge all drivers to use their safety belts and to focus on safe driving by removing distractions like cell phone texting and checking email.
TST Supervisor Sergeant Craig Cunningham added, "As we move into the summer months, we'll see an increase in warmer weather and recreating. I want to remind drivers of the dangers of not requiring all passengers in the vehicle to wear a safety belt. I encourage drivers to buckle up, focus on the task of driving and eliminate distracting behaviors in their vehicles."
Traffic Safety team members will be focusing on violations associated with motor vehicle crashes. Three prevalent violations that cause injuries and deaths are excessive speed, failure to use safety restraints and driving while distracted.
On Friday, May 24th, between 8:00am and 12:00noon, TST deputies will conduct a seatbelt safety enforcement blitz in the area of Silverton Rd and Lancaster Drive NE in Salem. We want to urge all drivers to use their safety belts and to focus on safe driving by removing distractions like cell phone texting and checking email.
TST Supervisor Sergeant Craig Cunningham added, "As we move into the summer months, we'll see an increase in warmer weather and recreating. I want to remind drivers of the dangers of not requiring all passengers in the vehicle to wear a safety belt. I encourage drivers to buckle up, focus on the task of driving and eliminate distracting behaviors in their vehicles."