
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, May 23, 1995                   TAG: 9505230079
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-12   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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TAKE NOTE

Buckle Up America! Week is May 22-29, and two regional groups are urging motorists to use safety belts. They are the most effect measure travelers can use to protect themselves in an accident.

The Community Traffic Safety Program of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Southwest Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council have reminded people of the safety measures they can employ while in a vehicle, which include safety belts, but also air bags and child safety seats. Law enforcement officials will emphasize safety belt use through greater enforcement.

In 1194, 926 people died on Virginia roadways. Only 238 of them were buckled up, according to authorities. Virginia law requires that all front-seat passengers to use safety belts and all children under four to ride in a child safety seat.

by CNB