Police officers across Europe are conducting seatbelt checks until September 13.
Vehicle occupants caught without their seatbelts will be issued with a penalty.
The action is part of a Europe-wide operation co-ordinated by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, which began yesterday (September 7).
Aidan Reid, president of TISPOL, said: “Using a seatbelt is a quick and simple task: it’s also a highly effective way of reducing the consequences of a collision.
“That’s why wearing a seatbelt is not a matter of personal choice, but is compulsory for drivers and passengers in every European country.
“Yet there are still drivers and passengers who for whatever reason do not use a seatbelt.
"We urge drivers to take responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of their passengers, by ensuring everyone wears a seatbelt on every road journey.”
Reid added: “After all, the use of seatbelts is the single most effective method of reducing fatalities and serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions.”
Login to comment
Comments
No comments have been made yet.