Summer 2011 Smart, Safe & Sober Newsletter
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Saved by the Belt Awards
All across
the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies recognize
individuals from young to old, even some in their own ranks,
who were
involved in a traffic crash and, because they were wearing
a safety belt or were in a child safety restraint, their
injuries were reduced or their lives were saved. In 2010, more than 70 individuals were recognized across Virginia.
The Saved by the Belt & Bag Program is open to
any law enforcement agency. Nominations
for individuals who were involved in traffic crashes and were wearing safety restraint devices
are being accepted on a continual basis. There is no cost to the nominating agency – all recognition materials are provided by the Virginia Highway Safety Office.
To participate, download the application.
Here are some stories of the latest Saved by the Belt Award recipients:
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Bedford Police Department
On November 16, 2010 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Mr. Hobart Markham and Shirley English were driving south on Peaks St. in the City of Bedford. A severe storm was moving through the area and had knocked power lines and a large tree down. As Mr. Markham was driving, he drove into the tree which had fallen into the road.
The vehicle was damaged significantly and Mr. Markham and Ms. English had to be extricated from the vehicle. Mr. Markham and Ms. English were both wearing their seat-belts. The use of their seat-belts saved them from being seriously injured or killed. Mr. Steve Goodwin from the Virginia Highway Safety Office presented the award during the City Council meeting on December 21, 2010. |
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