A Proclamation by the Sheriff Donnie Smith of the Washington County Sheriff's Office
WHEREAS, the safety and security of the citizens of Washington County and surrounding areas are vitally important; and
WHEREAS, a large percentage of our citizens regularly drive or ride in motor vehicles on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 16 percent of motorists nationally still fail to regularly wear their seat belts while driving or riding in motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and to reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes;
AND WHEREAS, the use of seat belts is supported by the laws of Washington County and the State of Maine;
AND WHEREAS, May 24 through June 6, 2010, has been selected as the national Click It or Ticket mobilization enforcement period;
AND WHEREAS, across the country law enforcement officers will actively be participating in the mobilization to ensure all motor vehicle occupants are buckled up day and night to reduce the risk of injury and death caused in traffic crashes;
AND WHEREAS, increased enforcement of seat belt laws coupled with publicity has proven to be an effective method to increase seat belt use rates and decrease fatal crashes;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donnie Smith, Sheriff of Washington County, do hereby proclaim and announce May 24 to June 6, 2010, as the Click It or Ticket Mobilization in Washington County , and urge all citizens to always wear seat belts when driving or riding on our roadways.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
I have hereunto set my hand on behalf of Washington County.
Sheriff Donnie Smith
Washington County Sheriff
