Eugene Police will be participating in a statewide campaign to focus on seatbelt and speed enforcement from May 18 through 31.
The campaign, called “3-Flags,” is a selective traffic enforcement program designed to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries by increasing public awareness.
Eugene Police are reminding motorists that seatbelts must be worn in compliance with the law. Wearing a shoulder belt under your arm is against the law and can result in being issued a citation. Specific seat belt laws also pertain to child safety:
Infants are required to ride in rear-facing safety seats until they reach both one year of age AND twenty pounds. Children over one year old AND between 20 and 40 pounds must be properly secured with a forward-facing child safety seat. Children who weigh over 40 pounds must be properly secured in a booster seat until they are 8 years old OR 4’9 in height. Children who are at least 8 years old or 4’9 tall may graduate to an adult safety belt, but only if it fits them properly.
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