The Atlantic Beach Police Department recently participated in a statewide two-week seatbelt safety initiative. While some citizens may have received citations, the primary goal of this effort was to enhance safety in the community. The initiative is part of a larger strategy that uses traditional media, social media and enforcement to increase seatbelt compliance, with the aim of reaching “Vision Zero” — a goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The police department conducts pre- and post-enforcement surveys to measure the impact of these initiatives. Here's a look at the positive trends in seatbelt usage:
During the two-week initiative, the police department issued 170 seatbelt citations and 202 other citations. City officials say these actions, combined with the encouraging survey numbers, demonstrate a positive stride towards creating safer roads for everyone in the city. The city has a new “Vision Zero”-inspired safety action plan. Read it here: http://coab.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1511.
