Prince William County, Va. –– As the Memorial holiday weekend approaches, police in Prince William are taking no excuses about not wearing seat belts in vehicles.
Officers want drivers and passengers to know it’s the law, and that they’re cracking down.
“More than ever, we need to continue to make the case that seat belts really do work,” he said.
“We will do that by hitting the roads and enforcing all traffic laws 24/7, no excuses, no warnings, and we will be paying particular attention to seat belt use,” said Prince William County Police Chief Charlie T. Deane.
Prince William police say there have been five fatal car crashes during the first five months of the year, adding urgency to this year’s campaign.
Drivers should expect to see more police officers on patrol both day and night, from now until Monday June 6.
Seat belts are required in Virginia, and police also remind drivers:
– All children under the age of eight must ride in a secured safety seat that’s federally
approved.
– Children between eight and 15 must use a safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt no
matter where in the vehicle the child is riding.
-It is the driver’s responsibility to make sure all children age 15 and under are properly
secured.
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