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Officials expect new enforcement provisions to save livesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Department of Transportation have joined together to commend the Florida Legislature for passing Senate Bill 344, the “Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law.” The new law allows for the primary enforcement of Florida’s safety belt requirements, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates will prevent 142 fatalities in Florida annually. The law will take effect June 30, 2009. According to a 2008 NHTSA study, states with primary enforcement laws rank in the top five for safety belt usage while Florida ranks 35th in the nation. DHSMV Executive Director Electra Theodorides-Bustle and DOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos applaud the leadership of Senator Nan Rich, Representative Rich Glorioso, and Governor Charlie Crist in supporting and passing this important initiative. “The passage of this law is a testament to the willpower and dedication of many working together to make highway safety a priority. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is committed to keeping our highways safe and leading the way to A Safer Florida,” said Theodorides-Bustle. Added Kopelousos, “The perseverance of former Representative Irv Slosberg and the Marchettis turned personal tragedy into a life saving initiative. Safety is the number one priority of the Florida Department of Transportation. We know this new law will save lives and reduce serious injuries on our roadways.” Director of the Florida Highway Patrol Col. John Czernis echoed their support stating, “Very simply, safety belts save lives. This legislation will allow law enforcement officers throughout our state to treat a safety belt violation as they would any other violation. We are committed to modifying motorist behavior to ensure that they buckle up.” The passage of SB 344 is particularly timely since the Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off in May. Click It or Ticket is a national education and enforcement campaign effort designed to raise awareness of the importance of wearing a safety belt, and is one of the most successful safety belt programs offered. State and local law enforcement agencies and safety advocate groups throughout Florida will team up to bring the important safety campaign to Floridians. Welcome to N V Amber Alert Updater for missing children.
Code Amber News Service (CANS) issued this Missing Endangered person Alert after the girl disappeared from her bedroom some time after 3 AM Tuesday morning in Satsuma. Satsuma is approximately 75 miles east of Gainsville. Haleigh Cummings a white female, 3 feet tall, weighs 39 pounds and has blond hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and underwear. There are no suspects in this case at this time. However, due to the circumstances of the child's disappearance an abduction is strongly suspected. There is no suspect vehicle at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Putnam County Sheriff's office at (386) 329-0808 or dial 911. Download free video of missing Florida child Haleigh Cummings AMBER Alert Issued for 13 Year Old Florida Girl
Posted: Monday May 5, 2009 2:01 PM CT The State of Florida issued the Amber Alert Tuesday afternoon (05-09) after the girl was reportedly abducted in Homestead earlier Tuesday. Krystal Borrego a white female, 13 years old, 5' 2" tall with brown hair and brown eyes and weighs 130 pounds. The suspect is an unknown black male. The suspect vehicle is a 1990's, dark red two door Saturn. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homestead Police Department at 1-305-247-1535 or dial 911. ....................... Amber Alert Issued for 12 Year Old Florida Girl Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2009 11:16 AM CT
Anyone with information is asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff at 941-747-3011 or dial 911. May 25th Is National Missing Children's Day Email this alert to a friend in the area.
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