Officers from the Coos Bay
Police Department will join law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon in a Safety Belt Enforcement Campaign from February
8th to 21st. This is the first of three scheduled safety belt and traffic
safety campaigns for 2016. The focus of
the program is to increase public awareness of the seatbelt laws with the goal
of reducing traffic injuries and deaths.
Members from the Coos Bay
Police Department will take to the road during this campaign to focus their
attention on seatbelt violations and child safety seatbelt violations, but will
also be watching for drivers who are speeding, texting, and driving while
impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Oregon law requires that there be "proper use" of
the entire seatbelt system; lap belt placed low across the hips and a shoulder
belt over the collarbone and crossing the center of the chest. Belts should be free of slack and lying flat
with no twists or knots. If necessary,
slide the attachment on the door post up or down to fit the size of you or your
passenger. Shoulder belts should not be
placed under the arm or behind the back as this can cause serious internal
injuries or ejection in the event of a crash.
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