Buckle Up! - Police Start Seat Belt Blitz

Thursday, 26 September 2013 00:00

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Woodstock Police are hitting the streets today starting their next traffic blitz.

For the next two weeks (Sept. 26 - Oct. 11), police will be looking for drivers and passengers who aren't buckled up.

The fine for not wearing your seatbelt is $240, and two demerit points.

Drivers are also responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of 16 are buckled up properly.

Ministry of Transportation studies show that around 8% of Ontario drivers do not wear a seatbelt, or they don't wear it properly.

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