Results of May Seatbelt Checkpoint in Sulphur Released by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Published June 01, 2022
Results of May Seatbelt Checkpoint in Sulphur Released by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Sulphur, Louisiana – On June 1, 2022, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office released the results of a seatbelt checkpoint in Sulphur, Louisiana. On Saturday, May 28, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police Troop D conducted a seatbelt checkpoint at 1657 Swisco Road in Sulphur. As a result of the checkpoint, deputies checked 416 vehicles and issued 33 citations.
Citations were given as follow:
- No seatbelt – 25
- No child restraints – 2
- Driving under suspension – 3
- Expired license plate – 1
- Failure to register vehicle – 1
- Expired driver’s license – 1
Child passenger safety technicians were also present to assist motorists with inspecting and properly installing child safety seats. This checkpoint was funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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