Child Passenger Safety Campaign Numbers Released In Buffalo Grove

BUFFALO GROVE, IL —The Buffalo Grove Police Department issued 14 seat belt citations and three other traffic citations during its Child Passenger Safety Week enforcement campaign that took place Sept. 17- 30, according to a news release.

The department joined forces with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to increase awareness about proper child safety seat use, and to encourage all motorists to buckle up. The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities, including a media campaign, according to the news release.

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For more information on Illinois’ Child Passenger Safety program, including laws, car seat selection and installation tips, and resources for child safety seat checks, visit www.buckleupillinois.org.

The Child Passenger Safety Week campaign was funded by federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation.