By SALINA POST
The Saline County Sheriff's Office also plans to participate in a regional effort to raise awareness about roadway safety among teens.
Monday through March 4, the Saline County Sheriff's Office will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools.
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In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for youths ages 15-18, the sheriff's office noted in a news release.
"Even one teen death is unacceptable," Saline County 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 traffic laws. The sheriff's office asks that adults remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn the importance of safe driving.