Orange County, FL – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is joining a national campaign this week to raise awareness about the importance of seat belt use among teen drivers.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, teens have the lowest seat belt use rate of any age group—a trend deputies say needs to change. The reminder comes as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs through Sunday.
“Wearing your seat belt is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself in a crash,” the agency said in a statement. “Without one, you risk being ejected—and more than 75% of people ejected in a crash don’t survive.”
The campaign emphasizes that seat belts save lives and urges young drivers to buckle up every time, in every seat, and on every ride. Deputies also remind motorists that Florida’s Click It or Ticket enforcement remains in effect statewide.
Officials hope the weeklong effort will encourage teens—and parents—to talk about safe driving habits, from seat belt use to distracted driving.
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