MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – State public safety officials reveal staggering statistics from Minnesota’s recent seatbelt enforcement campaign, uncovering a jaw-dropping tale:
- More than 19,900 seat belt citations and 108 child restraint citations were issued from May 20th to June 2nd, underscoring the importance of buckling up.
- Mike Hansen, the director of Minnesota’s Office of Traffic Safety, emphasizes the life-saving significance of seat belts, warning that failure to wear one could mean the difference between life and death in a crash.
- Among the citations, a shocking incident emerged: a woman from Hastings was caught driving while wearing her infant in a chest carrier. This dangerous act raises concerns about the safety of both the driver and the child, especially if the airbag deploys.
- Despite this alarming case, seat belt and child restraint violations decreased by approximately 480 compared to the previous year, signaling a positive trend in road safety.
Stay buckled up for more updates on Minnesota’s road safety efforts.