Beginning Monday and running through March 6, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety.
READ: Buckle up! Salina Police Department's SAFE campaign begins Monday
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States, ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
“Even one teen death is unacceptable,” Sheriff Roger Soldan said. “Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”
Deputies will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting, or failing to buckle up, the news release noted. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.
For the latest data and to see more about Kansas safety belt laws, go to the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office website.