Georgia State Patrol: Click It or Ticket Over Holiday Period | Georgia Accident Attorney

Several law enforcement agencies have come together during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period to enforce the seat belt law and child restraint law. According to Colonel Bill Hitchens the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, “Through enforcement and education, more people are using seat belts than ever before and that has translated to more lives being saved”. Colonel Hitchens went on to say, “ Far too many people are still not buckling up or taking the time to properly restrain children.”  During a 102 hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period last year Georgia State Patrol had to investigate 10 fatal crashes. Commissioner Hutchins noted that of the 10 fatal accidents 6 of the fatalities were not wearing their seatbelts.

Beginning today, November 16, 2009 through the next two weeks motorist can expect high-visibility of law enforcement who will be targeting those not wearing their seatbelt and those who are not restraining children properly.  This enforcement is for the commercial drivers as well. According to the NHTSA proper seat belt use reducing the fatality rate and helps to protect individuals from potential life altering injuries.

Colonel Hitchens would like everyone to be reminded that “wearing a seat belt costs you nothing and may save your life...... at the very least it can prevent you from receiving a ticket.”

Murphy & Associates handles fatal car accident and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia.  If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.