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Mass. PD gets $20K grant aimed at boosting seat-belt use

Massachusetts' seat-belt use rate is consistently lower than the national average, ranking 45th in a 2019 study


By YourArlington.com

ARLINGTON, Mass. — The Arlington Police Department has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the state to increase the number of patrols and to remind drivers and passengers about the life-saving benefits of wearing a seat belt.

Capt. Richard Flynn said $15,000 from the grant was earmarked for enforcement activities and $5,000 for equipment.

Massachusetts' seat-belt use rate is consistently lower than the national average, ranking 45th in the 2019 seat-belt observational study.

FULL STORY: $20K police grant aims to boost seat-belt use

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