Oxford OPP are set to conduct a seat belt campaign this Easter weekend after looking at a ten year trend revealing that a quarter of people killed in vehicles were not wearing seat belts.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford OPP are taking part in a province wide seat belt campaign over the Easter long weekend.
After a 10-year data trend analysis revealed that 24 per cent of people killed on OPP patrolled roads were not wearing a seat belt, 75 percent of those were drivers.
The data means that of the 2,483 vehicle occupants who died in collisions in the last ten years, 594 of them were not restrained in the vehicle. Lack of seat belt use has been a factor in 10 of the 47 deaths in road collisions so far this year.
Commissioner Thomas Carrique provides a perspective on buckling up you might not have thought of.
"As a driver or passenger, you can do more than just buckle up. Before you head out on the road, look beyond your own seat belt. If anyone in the vehicle is not wearing one, ask them to buckle up for everyone's safety. Remind them that during a collision, unrestrained vehicle occupants may become human projectiles and pose an additional threat to other people in the vehicle, even those who are wearing a seat belt."
Solicitor General, Sylvia Jones is tired of seeing people not wearing a seat belt.
"Every time you step into a vehicle, take those first few seconds to buckle up. It is simple - wearing a seat belt can prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths in the event of a serious collision. By buckling up and ensuring children are properly secured, you are protecting yourself and your family."

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