February 06, 2010 North Richland Hills, Texas
NRH Police Target Seatbelt Violators Under DPS Grant
The North Richland Hills Police Department will be targeting individuals who fail to wear their seatbelts. Beginning on February 22, 2010 this Department will be joining other state and local law enforcement agencies in stepping up seat belt enforcement. A grant from the Texas Department of Transportation provides funds that allow the department to increase enforcement efforts with the program commonly known as “Click it or Ticket”.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teenage drivers and passengers are still one of the least likely groups to buckle up. In Texas, 47 percent of 371 teen occupants killed in motor vehicle crashes during 2008 were unrestrained at the time of the fatal crash. In an effort to insure the safest roadways, North Richland Hills officers are going to be conducting grant funded seatbelt details and taking appropriate enforcement measures.

To help save lives on Texas roadways, were going to make sure both teens and adults understand that that not wearing your seatbelt could cost you not only a ticket, but also your life.