Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland launch seatbelt campaign

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland have launched a campaign highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of failing to wear a seatbelt urging drivers and passengers in Lanarkshire to belt up.Figures show that 21 per cent of those killed on Scotland’s roads over a five-year period were not wearing a seatbelt, and research demonstrates that wearing a seatbelt reduces both fatal and non-fatal injuries in front and back-seat passengers.Despite this, 11 per cent of drivers admitted to not always wearing a seatbelt in the front or back of the car, while around one in five drivers (18 per cent) said they don’t think it’s important to wear a seatbelt in the back.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said: "Fastening your seatbelt is one of the simplest actions you can take to protect yourself and others."In a collision, failing to wear a seatbelt can have devastating consequences, not only for the driver and passengers but for your loved ones.“This campaign serves as an essential reminder to anyone travelling in a car: a seatbelt can mean the difference between life and death and it’s not just you who gets hurt.

Make it a habit on every journey.”The campaign stresses the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times - regardless of time of day,