Seatbelt Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish April 23 for “Buckle Up In Your Truck” campaign
Published April 22, 2022
Seatbelt Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish April 23 for “Buckle Up In Your Truck” campaign
Lake Charles, LA – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office announced on April 21, 2022, that it is taking part in a crackdown on unrestrained drivers. The “Buckle Up In Your Truck” campaign, which runs from April 23 to April 30, is a collaboration with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). The LHSC has provided funding for this campaign.
On Saturday, April 23, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seatbelt checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the parish. This checkpoint will target people who are not wearing seatbelts in pick-up trucks or any other type of vehicle.
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