Seatbelts Save Lives!

Even with seat belts being mandatory in the state of Kentucky, a vast majority of people choose to disregard this safety precaution and end up losing their lives because of it. The national average for seatbelt usage in 2010 was 85%.

Remember to buckle up every time you get in the car, even if it is for a short drive. Most wrecks occur within 5 miles of the home. Also, don't remove your seatbelt until after the vehicle has been safely stopped and parked.

OCHS Members of SCRUBS conducted a seatbelt survey at Owensboro Catholic Middle School on October 18. From that survey, 85% were using seatbelts. Members of SCRUBS also held a seatbelt survey at Owensboro Catholic High School September 7 with 88% using their seatbelts.

SCRUBS students handed out lifesavers candies as a reminder that seatbelts save lives.

SCRUBS Co-Sponsors are Bev Howard & Sherry Krampe.

Buckle up and drive safely! The difference between Heaven and Earth may be a seatbelt.