60 motorists stopped for not wearing seat belts

MORE than 60 motorists were stopped for not wearing seatbelts during a week-long campaign in Cheshire.
It was part of a national campaign to target those who fail to wear seatbelts while driving.
Inspector Steve Griffiths, of Cheshire’s roads policing unit, said: “In the space of a week officers stopped and dealt with more than 60 motorists who failed to protect themselves by wearing a seatbelt.
“It is this simple – if any of these people had been in a road traffic collision last week, their risk of death would have dramatically increased and officers could have been delivering tragic news to their families.
“It is therefore imperative that drivers and their passengers realise they are not invincible and are made fully aware of the huge risks
and dangers they face.
“Even though the campaign has come to an end, our work continues to highlight the consequences and ensure that anyone found not wearing a seatbelt is issued advice and will receive a £100 fixed penalty notice.”