On Friday, February 18, Bolesławiec police conducted the “Seat Belts” campaign. During the first hour of the campaign, officers used a new way of disciplining drivers. Instead of a fine, those stopped without their seat belts fastened were offered the opportunity to watch a short educational film showing the possible consequences of not wearing seat belts while driving.
The results of the officers’ further activities are not encouraging. As many as 53 people were driving without their seat belts fastened. Fines were handed out.
Police remind drivers: seat belts are the most effective way to ensure safety while driving. Half of those killed in road accidents could have survived if they had been wearing seat belts at the moment of the collision. Moreover, failing to wear a seat belt is an offense punishable by a PLN 100 fine and 2 penalty points.
(information from KPP Bolesławiec/ii)