Login  /  Register  | 3 premium articles left before you must register.
Join | Rewards | Advertise

Stonington crackdown results in 100 seat belt citations

By Joe Wojtas

Publication: theday.com

Published 12/19/2012 12:00 AM
Updated 12/19/2012 11:13 AM

Stonington —During its recent Click It or Ticket Campaign from Dec. 3-16, police here cited motorists for 100 seat belt violations, 15 cell phone violations and 15 unregistered motor vehicles violation.

In addition they issued tickets and made arrests for numerous other motor vehicle violations. The enforcement occurred as officers conducted a number of checkpoints throughout the town,

Police said that after the campaign, a survey of drivers showed a 10 percent increase in those wearing seat belts compared to before the campaign.

Police said they will continue to aggressively undertake proactive efforts to ensure traffic safety.

 

Also of Interest

Town News

Visit Zip06
what is zip06? | my profile
Submit Your:  Submit Your News Submit Your Photos Submit Your Events

MORE

Have you spotted a celebrity?

Have you ever spotted any celebrities around the region? Tell us who, where and when via email to tips@theday.com. Include photos if possible.

MORE QUERIES
Most Recent Poll
What is your reaction to the way the media have covered the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown?
Generally speaking, it's been respectful, appropriate and poignant.
14%
It varies. Some organizations have covered this tragedy with class, others have been too sensationalistic.
23%
I'm outraged. These news outlets are not giving the victims' families and Newtown residents the space they need to grieve.
24%
I think the coverage has been respectful to the victims and their families, but I was alarmed by the amount of erroneous information put out by the mainstream media on the day of the shooting.
38%
Number of votes: 1662

Popular on theday.com