Seatbelt Enforcement Blitz

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The Forest Grove Police Department will conducting targeted enforcement for seatbelt violations from August 29 to September 11, 2011.  This enforcement will be enhanced through additional patrol officers specifically concentrating on drivers who violate seatbelt laws by either not wearing their seatbelts or by wearing them improperly.  The cost for the additional enforcement is paid for by a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

DID YOU KNOW:

1. 80% of all death to children in a motor vehicle accident could be prevented by properly securing the safety harnesses and seatbelts. (James Madison University)
2. As many as 17,000 people could be saved every year by wearing a seatbelt. (James Madison University)

ADULT BELT LAW: Oregon law requires that all motor vehicle operators and passengers be properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness, unless all safety-belt equipped seating positions are occupied by other persons. This applies to passenger cars, pick up trucks, motorhomes, and fee-based people transport carrying fifteen or fewer persons. Limited exemptions are allowed under ORS 811.215.  Vehicle owners are required to maintain belt systems in working order.

Questions regarding seatbelts may be directed to Forest Grove Police at 503.992.3260.