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CCSU Police Department to intensify
enforcement of safety belt, child safety, and
speeding laws: “Click
it or Ticket”
NEW
BRITAIN
– November 9, 2007 -- Central Connecticut State
University’s police department joins with police
throughout the State in enforcing safety belt,
child safety seat, speed, and DUI laws during
the coming holiday season.
“This
statewide enforcement effort is to remind
motorists to always use good highway safety
sense, especially during this highly traveled
vacation season,” notes CCSU Police Sergeant
Chris Cervoni.
November 12-25, CCSU Police are paying special
attention to seat belt violations – better known
as “Click It or Ticket.”
“According to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration’s latest statistics,”
Cervoni said, “more than 15,000 passenger
vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes
between the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. and
5:59 a.m. – and 59 percent of those passenger
vehicle occupants killed were NOT wearing their
seat belts at the time of the fatal crash.
“At this
time of year, as people prepare for vacations,
no one wants to think about such unpleasant
matters,” Cervoni said. “but, with family
gatherings and visits with friends and family,
travel is greatly increased. It is important to
remember the three basic rules of highway
safety: 1) Always buckle up, 2) Obey posted
speed limits, and 3) Never drink and drive.
“Obviously, no one wants to face vacation time
with the loss of a loved one,” said Cervoni. “We
anticipate that increased awareness and
enforcement will assist us in having a
fatality-free vacation season.”
Cervoni
also reminds the motoring public that courteous
driving and making sure the driver is well
rested can help in achieving increased highways
safety.
“Help
the CCSU Police Department make this holiday
travel period safe for all,” Cervoni said.
“Good highway safety practices are something we
can all live with.”
Further
information about the CCSU Police Department is
available at the website:
http://www.ccsu.edu/Police/Default.htm
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