seat belt safety Archives - Traffic Safety Team

If you knew something you could do every day that would save you and your family from possible loss of life or serious injury, wouldn’t you do it?

Be prepared and protected by buckling up every time you get in the car! Wear your safety seat belt for your family, for yourself, and for life.

Buckling up is still the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries from crashes on our roadways, and did you know…

You are twice as likely to be severely injured or killed when unbuckled.
A child unrestrained in a 30 mph crash is the same as a child dropped from a third-story window.
Chances are that someone you know will be involved in a vehicle crash this year.

One Click Does the Trick … wear your seat belt and secure all children in a proper child safety seat.

Buckle Up Religiously has been part of Northeast Florida’s ongoing occupant protection campaign for more than a decade. In 2020, we designed a new graphic with a buckled safety belt and angel wings. Community partners, churches, athletic groups, and organizations displayed these posters and banners throughout our 18 counties in District Two.

occupant protection - Safety Belts Save Lives - Buckle Up Religiously poster — *11×17 Poster – Buckle Up Religiously!*

Buckle Up Religiously outreach and education pieces created by the FDOT District Two’s Community Traffic Safety Program.

These are popular posters to display, tip cards to hand out, and flyers to insert in local church bulletins. Click on a graphic to download and print to distribute or share on social media. Please tag us on Facebook and Instagram @trafficsafetyteam and Twitter and LinkedIn @trafficsafetyfl and hashtag #BuckleUpReligiously

One Click Does the Trick art — *Buckle Up Religiously Tip Card from 2015*

Buckle Up Religiously art — *Buckle Up Religiously Flyer from 2012*

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Seat belt usage remains the most effective way to reduce injuries and fatalities from crashes on our roadways. The Community Traffic Safety Teams in Northeast Florida continue to promote occupant protection and buckling up as a safety tool and a safe lifestyle.

Buckle Up – Occupant Protection Campaign Graphics

Occupant Protection - Buckle Up Posters — *11×17 Buckle Up Posters*

Buckling up is not just a trend; it’s a necessity, and “It’s the law.” We feel it’s imperative to continue to promote strong occupant protection messaging. This important reminder to always buckle up for every car ride is carried through in all three design themes:

Retro Style – Phone Down. Buckle Up.
EKG Lifeline – Safety Belts Save Lives. Always Buckle Up!
Seat Belt Angel – Be Prepared. Be Protected. Buckle Up Religiously!

Click to download and share these important occupant protection reminders provided by the Northeast Florida Department of Transportation’s Community Traffic Safety Program. Together we can make wearing seat belts a way of life for everyone. Please tag us! @trafficsafetyteam on Facebook and Instagram or @trafficsafetyfl on Twitter and Pinterest. Hashtag #buckleupflorida #trafficsafetyteam.

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Buckle Up Banners About Town

The “Buckle Up” artwork is printed as 11″x17″ posters, 2’x5′ banners, and 3’x6.5′ pop-up banner stands. All materials are in full color and beautiful to display. They are available, while supplies last, to our Northeast FDOT District Two Traffic Safety Team members, partners, organizations, agencies, businesses, and local community groups. Here are some of the occupant protection banners displayed throughout the 18 counties in District Two.