Seatbelt campaign runs through to Sunday

The Scope reader L. Freeman submitted this photo of a car accident that took place on the Nineth Line and Tall Tree Lane.. The car rear ended a garbage truck. No breaking marks on pavement. submitted photo

The South Simcoe Police Service are participating in the 2006 Fall Seatbelt Campaign which began Saturday September 23rd and runs until Sunday October 8th.

The objectives for the 2006 Fall Seat Belt Campaign are to increase Ontario's seat belt compliance rate that currently stands at just over 92 per cent. During the campaign, you can expect to see officers conducting spot-checks throughout the Towns of Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Drivers caught not wearing their seatbelt can expect a $110 fine and a loss of two demerit points.

The Simcoe County District Health Unit will be hosting a free car seat clinic on Wednesday October 11th, between 9am and 11am at the Stroud Fire Hall. To make an appointment, please call (705) 458-1103 extension 7453.