Sheriff's Office urges holiday safety

 The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is joining in a national effort to reach Thanksgiving travelers with one important message: Buckle up.

The OCSO’s Motor Unit will be out daily looking for seatbelt violations. In addition, an expert will be available to assist motorists whose child-safety seat might need adjusting.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that proper seatbelt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45%, and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50%. In 2012, more than 12,00 people survived crashes because they were buckled up.

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