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One Is More Likely to Save Lives

Officer Delivering Ticket One Is More Likely to Save Lives

You can spend 10 hours on crime prevention, or spend 10 hours on seatbelt enforcement. Both are important. But one of them is more likely to save lives. All the statistics point to the fact that getting people to wear seatbelts is just as important as enforcing laws against speeding and drunk driving.

Nighttime Seat Belt Enforcement Demonstration Project Report

The Nighttime Seat Belt Enforcement Demonstration Project Report has been released.


Lifesavers Conference Presentation

Police are victims too

A national report shows that the police, too, are more likely to be victims of highway collisions. Of the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 1999, 35% were killed in vehicle crashes, compared to 33.5% killed in shooting incidents.

About Buckle Up Pa

Buckle Up PA is a project funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation dedicated to raising the seat belt usage level in Pennsylvania through increased enforcement, public awareness and education. The partnership is comprised of municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT, the US Department of Transportation and community groups and organizations.

Highway Safety Calendar of Events

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Please go to the Resources Page to view the Highway Safety Calendar of Events. You will find important dates and other information listed on the Calendar.

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Pennsylvania Seat Belt Law

Child Passenger Safety Law and Safety Belt Use Law

Smooth Operator

Smooth Operator

Smooth Operator has been actively curbing aggressive driving in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC since 1997 and this year marked Pennsylvania’s introduction to the program. Smooth Operator uses a combination of enforcement, media, and public education to remind motorists to reduce aggressive driving crashes, injuries, and deaths.


Offenders will be stopped by local and state police and will face tickets, fines and points for aggressive driving behavior such as speeding, weaving, tailgating and red-light running.


For more information about Smooth Operator, visit the website at www.smoothoperatorprogram.com.


    Speed Monitoring Awareness Trailer

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    Neighborhoods, school zones and high crash roadways could use a little help in promoting compliance with the speed limit. The Speed Display Trailer is a way to get drivers to Slow Down.

    The Speed Display Trailer is available for use by all police agencies in our region. Contact your Regional LEL for more information.

    Traffic Safety Checkpoint Equipment Available

    Traffic Safety Checkpoint Equipment Available

    Each LEL Region has 5 sets of Traffic Safety Checkpoint Equipment. It is available on a first come basis so schedule it as soon as possible. If you need Checkpoint training every LEL can provide training for your department.

    Saving Lives

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    It´s not just about enforcing laws. It´s about saving lives. Effective law enforcement not only improves the quality of life in communities, it helps protect the lives of our children. That´s why enforcing traffic safety laws is one of your most important responsibilities. In fact, a look at the statistics shows that encouraging safe driving practices can potentially save more lives than reducing violent crime.

    Contact Us

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    Phone: (570) 628-2416
    Fax: (570)628-2419

    c/o North Central Highway Safety Network
    405 West Norwegian Street
    Pottsville, PA 17901