The City Council has joined Bullas special campaign has launched the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) on the 'Belt and Child Restraint Systems (CRS)' between 11 and 17 March, as reported by the Department of Public Safety.
The use of approved restraint systems such as seat belts or the SRI has been demonstrated that they are simpler and cost effective in terms of its use and effectiveness as it reduces by half the risk of dying in an accident, in all kinds roads and paths.
In 2011, 22% of those killed in road tourism users not using a seat belt and in urban areas the proportion rose to 41%, almost double.
Among the objectives of the DGT in the Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 is "to ensure that no child loses his life because it was not properly seated in a chair suitable for their weight and size."
At present, the data show that injuries from traffic accidents remain the leading cause of death in children older than 4 years.
The consistent application of the law on seat belts by the traffic police is one of the most effective ways to increase and maintain a high index of belt use among car occupants.
Aware that in city traffic is the first scenario where the driver starts the acquisition of habits and customs, and who, in this case, failure is significantly higher than in urban roads Bullas City Council considers vital the your local police involvement in this campaign.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Bullas