Police take hard line on seatbelts
DRIVERS are being ordered to belt up as police in Avon and Somerset police take part in another Europe-wide road safety campaign.
This week, mobile patrols will be on the look out for anyone breaking the law to send out the message that seatbelts should be worn in all seats in all vehicles.
The majority of countries across Europe support the TISPOL seatbelt campaign.
Not wearing a seatbelt is one of what police call the "fatal four" driving offences.
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The others are speeding, drink and drug driving, and using a mobile phone while driving.
Officers will be enforcing seatbelt legislation either through education or enforcement, with the aim of reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured. Last year in the former Avon and Somerset force area 1,567 fixed penalty £60 fines were issued to drivers for seatbelt offences.
Chief Insp John Holt, of the Operations and Roads Policing Unit, said: "This seatbelt campaign is part of our on-going commitment to reducing the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on our roads."
In a recent national study, of the 1,059 car occupants killed in crashes, 21 per cent were not wearing a seatbelt.
Comments
by forandaft
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 6:45PM
“As has been mentioned, why don't the police start a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones, I see at least a dozen every day.”
by HarveyNix
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 6:23PM
“Bris28! An excellent point but nothing to do with cycling, so back on topic
Blah blah
Anything else to add from the usual whiners?”
by Supersnakes
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 5:46PM
“Given the amount of drivers, especially taxis, that drive whilst on the phone. That would be my first target.”
by Ourbads
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 4:56PM
“"This week, mobile patrols will be on the look out for anyone breaking the law to send out the message that seatbelts should be worn in all seats in all vehicles"
Ooh, now I'm not sure if I should get the bus home tonight? Perhaps Kerry McCarthy could tweet on the subject to reassure me?”
by Stagnate
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 3:39PM
“I'll repeat the comments I have made on the other 'Police enforcement campaigns'.
All very well having these campaigns BUT where are the Police to enforce them?”
by bris28
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 3:10PM
“Why not take a hard line on cyclists who ride on the pavement? If someone took to the police a picture of a lycra-clad man or woman on a bike, would they prosecute? Last month some chap (sorry but his name escapes me) who wants to be Mayor of Bristol admitted to riding on the pavement although it is legal. This person should be setting an example. As soon as anyone gets a picture of him pavement cycling they should set legal procedures in motion.”
by bartonhillbum
Tuesday, September 11 2012, 1:27PM
“Just as dangerios is drivers using mobile phones and texting or reading texts whilst at traffic lights”