Prineville PD, Crook Co. SO join in ‘seatbelt blitz’

The Prineville Police Department and the Crook County Sheriff’s Office are joining other Oregon law enforcement agencies in a statewide safety belt and child car seat traffic enforcement “blitz’ from May 18-31.

The enhanced “Click or Ticket” enforcement is provided through overtime funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation and the USDOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This enforcement focuses on proper use of safety belts and child restraints. Properly using safety belts and child restraints holds a person safely in place and inside the car to prevent injury from occurring during sudden stops, swerves or a crash.

This is the second of three blitzes for 2015. The next blitz is scheduled for August 24-September 6.

Both agencies encourage everyone to drive safely!