BELT UP; Police chief's safety warning for drivers.Byline: By SIMON WALTON For the 13th century Bishop of Norwich, see . Simon Walton (born September 13 1987 in Leeds, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for QPR. A defender in his youth days, he recently signed from Charlton Athletic in the FA Premier League and is a MOTORISTS on Teesside are being warned to belt-up next week - or face a fine or court appearance. Officers from Cleveland Police This article is about the English police force. For the Ohio police force, please see Cleveland Ohio Police. Cleveland Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the area of former county of Cleveland in North East England. are joining a Europe-wide crackdown on drivers and passengers who flout flout v. flout·ed, flout·ing, flouts v.tr. To show contempt for; scorn: flout a law; behavior that flouted convention. See Usage Note at flaunt. v.intr. seatbelt legislation, starting on Monday. The week-long operation will see police stop anyone spotted in a car not wearing a seatbelt. Anybody caught breaking the law may face a fixed penalty notice Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) were introduced in Great Britain in the 1950s to deal with minor parking offences. Originally used by police and traffic wardens, their use has extended to other public officials and authorities, as has the range of offences for which they can be used. or be reported for summons. The campaign coincides with the beginning of the new school year and officers from the road policing unit will be paying particular attention to any youngsters who are seen without seatbelts on. The operation, which runs until September 14, aims to help reduce the risk of death and serious injury on roads within the force area. Acting Inspector Gary Hatton, head of Cleveland Police road policing unit, said: "This operation will be taking place right across Europe, and Cleveland Police will support it fully. "Drivers have a legal and moral duty to themselves and their passengers to ensure that everyone in their vehicle, and especially a child, is wearing a seat restraint before moving off. "We want to save lives - not have to deal with the aftermath." Acting Insp Hatton said it was just as important to wear a seat restraint while going on a short journey to the shops, or on the school run, as it was when travelling on long journeys. He warned: "As the campaign coincides with the start of the new school year, we will be paying particular attention to children not wearing seat restraints." District Commander for Hartlepool, Superintendent Andrew Summerbell, said: "It is my sincere desire to have motorists and their passengers wear their belts so that we do not have to consider prosecuting. "The message is 'protect yourself from harm'." CAPTION(S): CRACKDOWN: Acting Inspector Gary Hatton of Cleveland Police |
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