The Waynesboro Police Department is participating in the PA State Buckle Up PA / Click It Or Ticket traffic enforcement between 10/11/2021-10/23/2021, throughout Borough of Waynesboro.
 

There's No Excuse Not To Buckle Up

• I'm not driving very far. FACT: Three out of four crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
• I'm riding in the back seat. FACT: You can still be thrown from a vehicle even if you are riding in the back seat. If you are unrestrained, you also pose a risk to others in the vehicle with you.
• I'm driving at night and the police won't see me. FACT: Police departments are increasing nighttime enforcement. In addition, there are more high-risk drivers on the roads at night, such as impaired drivers and drowsy drivers, which may present increased risk for a crash.
• I'm pregnant and the seat belt is too tight. FACT: Wearing your seat belt is the best defense for you and your baby in the event of a crash. Adjust the lap belt so that it fits snugly over the hips and pelvis, below your belly.
• I don't want to be trapped by a seat belt in case my vehicle catches fire or is submerged in water. FACT: Less than one-half of one percent of all injury crashes involves fire or submersion. Also, national research has shown you are 25 times more likely to be killed if you are ejected from the vehicle.

The Law in Pennsylvania

Child passenger safety laws vary from state to state, so it’s important you are familiar with the laws here in Pennsylvania.

• Birth-2 Years: Must be secured in a rear-facing car seat until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer.
• Birth-4 Years: Must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat anywhere in the vehicle.
• 4-8 Years: Must be restrained in an appropriate booster seat.
• 8 Years and Older: Must be in a seat belt. 

Source and other good information on seatbelts/car seats can be found here: Seat Belts (penndot.gov)