In case you missed the announcement yesterday on our media release blog, the Lakeland Police Department is planning a "Seat Belt Initiative" at Lakeland High School on Friday, February 13, 2009, from 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM. The school is located at 726 Lake Hollingsworth Road.
The initiative includes advance educational efforts to inform students of the dangers associated with not wearing a seat belt and the requirement of Florida law for drivers and passengers to be properly restrained. The educational campaign is then followed by an enforcement effort to catch violators who refuse to wear a seat belt. We expect several media outlets will be at the school Friday morning to observe the operation.
Many young lives are lost each year during traffic crashes where drivers and passengers were not wearing proper seat belts. Our goal is to save lives through education first and enforcement second.
Save a life - buckle up every time you drive or ride in a car.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
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