Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or getaway as the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas wants to encourage families to buckle up and drive safely to protect their most valuable asset, their families. Through September 10th, a safety belt awareness campaign called “Bucks for Buckles” is being held in 39 cities across Kansas. Local volunteers distribute dollar bills to drivers with all occupants buckled up securely in their vehicle. Those riding unrestrained will receive educational materials about the effectiveness of seat belts and child safety seats in saving lives and reducing injuries. Franklin County Sheriff, Jeff Richards:
In 2021, 424 people lost their lives on Kansas roadways, and 54% were unbuckled. Wearing a seatbelt is simple, do take your life into your own hands and buckle up.
