Nov. 14 is National Seat Belt Day, which reminds people of the importance of buckling up when riding in or driving a vehicle. Seat belts are easy to take for granted, but they make a massive difference in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, properly wearing a seat belt in the front seat can reduce fatalities in the event of a crash by 45% and prevent moderate-to-critical injuries by 50%.
Officer Olivia King is the Department’s certified car safety seat installation technician. Parents who would like their car safety seats inspected can contact Officer King at oking@tyngsboroughma.gov to schedule an appointment.
For additional safety tips and more information on National Seat Belt Day, visit the NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/seat-belts.
