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Galena Police Department to conduct Enforcement Campaign near High School

Beginning February 25 thru March 8, The Galena Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.

“Even one teen death is unacceptable,” Chief Charles said. “Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”

Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.

Seat-Belt Enforcement Oct 29-Nov 2, 2018

Ticket or Treat

Beginning October 29 through November 2, 2018, the Galena Police Department will be paying special attention to seat-belt  enforcement around schools within the city.  Our officers will join  Law Enforcement Agencies throughout Kansas in an effort to ensure all passengers in vehicles are properly restrained. For more than 20 years, officers have educated and warned drivers and passengers regarding the importance of using seat-belts while in their vehicle. There should be no surprises when it comes to this enforcement effort. Officers will issue citations to anyone who does not obey Kansas law.

Please slow down, especially in school zones, eliminate the distractions, and always buckle up

for the latest data and to see more about Kansas safety belt laws, go to: Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office