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GRESHAM, Ore. -- From Aug. 19 through Sept. 1, the Gresham Police Department will work with the Oregon Department of Transportation on a safety belt blitz. The enhanced enforcement is funded by the USDOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and will focus on child safety restraints and seatbelt use, distracted driving, DUII, and speeding.
Oregon law requires children under two years of age, regardless of weight, to be restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat. It also requires children weighing less than 40 pounds be restrained in a child safety seat. Children over 40 pounds must be in either a child safety seat or booster seat, until they are eight years old or four-feet-nine-inches tall and the adult safety belt system fits them correctly.
To ensure child safety seats are used correctly, refer to the manufacturer's instructions, your vehicle's owner manual or local child seat fitting station. You can find more information about fitting stations at the following websites: http://www.nhtsa.gov/apps/cps/index.htm or http://www.oregonimpact.org/car-seat-resources.htm
Officers remind passengers that it is illegal for any person under 18 years of age to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck, with very few exceptions. See ORS 811.205 "Carrying Minor on External Part of Vehicle" for details.
And remember, operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device is not just frowned upon, it will likely land you in court (ORS 811.507). Please wait to use your phone until you safely reach your destination. #slowdown #phonedown #clickitorticket
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