Buckle Up, Stay Safe — Millcreek Twp. takes part in new safety initiative
Millcreek Township is taking part in a nationwide seat belt enforcement campaign, reminding drivers and passengers of the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt.
It's called the Buckle Up, Stay Safe initiative and runs parallel with Click It or Ticket.'
EMTA announces summer route changes, including popular Presque Isle Express
In 2024, 75 people died in traffic incidents in Erie County. Of those deaths, 23 were attributed to not wearing a seatbelt.
'We will be aggressively looking for seatbelts, and people not wearing their seatbelts, which is usually 10 to 20 percent of the drivers out there. If you are not wearing the seatbelt and get pulled over for a primary infraction, you will be cited for not wearing your seat belt, which is an additional fine and cost,' said Matt Shollenberger, a traffic officer with the Millcreek Township Police Department.
Township representatives said seat belt enforcement isn't about writing tickets, but rather making sure everyone gets home safely.
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