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security of the citizens of the United States Virgin Islands and surrounding areas are vitally
important; and WHEREAS, a large percentage of our citizens regularly drive or ride in motor vehicles on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an
estimated 12,713 lives in 2009; and
WHEREAS, regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and to reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes; and
WHEREAS, the use of seat belts is supported by the laws of the United States Virgin
Islands; and
WHEREAS, May 23rd through June
5th, 2011 has been selected as the National Click It or Ticket
Mobilization Enforcement Period; and
WHEREAS, across the United States and its Territories, law enforcement officers will be actively
participating in the mobilization to ensure all motor vehicle occupants are buckled up day and night to reduce the risk of injury and death caused by traffic
crashes; and
WHEREAS, increased enforcement of seat belt laws coupled with publicity has proven to be an effective method to increase seat belt use rates and decrease fatal crashes; and
WHEREAS, here in the Territory, the Virgin Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will be actively checking and enforcing our seat belt laws to ensure our motorists are complying with the Virgin Islands seat belt law;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P.
de Jonqh, Jr., Governor of the
United States Virgin Is1ands, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, do hereby
proclaim May 23rd through June 5th, 2011 as, as "Click
It or Ticket Mobilization." in the United
States Virgin Islands. I call upon all Virgin Islands drivers and residents to join with me in observance of this occasion and strongly urge everyone to always wear seat belts when driving or riding on our roadways.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause
the Seal. of the Government of the Virgin Islands
of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, this 20th day of May, A.D., 2011.
John P.
de Jongh, Jr.
Governor
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