LA PORTE COUNTY – According to a press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, they are preparing to step up patrols in order to crack down on seat belt usage.
From May 17th through May 31st, deputies will participate in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits, including seat belt usage.
Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, or ICJI, stated that their goal was for everyone to make it home safely, and that buckling up is the first step in achieving that goal.
This high-visibility enforcement campaign is part of a nationwide effort funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through grants administered by ICJI. During the campaign, deputies will take a no-excuses approach to enforcement, issuing citations to anyone who is not properly restrained.
