Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Phelps High School Honored For Seat Belt Usage
Unknown to Phelps High School students, faculty, staff, and administration, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet took notes. KYTC officials observed vehicles entering and leaving the schools parking lot and noted how many people had their seat belts buckled.
In Kentucky, an average of 72% of drivers and passengers buckle up, below the national average of 81%. At Phelps High School, the percentage was 72.5 Eabove the state average. The people of the Phelps community, especially the high school, are to be commended,Esaid Terry Tackett, Drive Smart Coordinator for Highway District 12. More people at Phelps High are using seatbelts than in the entire state. That is really something to be proud of, and should encourage the rest of us to be more aware that seat belts do save lives.
The seat belt audit resulted in the school receiving a custom-made Buckle Up sign in the schools colors, installed last month with a crowd of proud students and teachers watching.
In Kentucky, an average of 72% of drivers and passengers buckle up, below the national average of 81%. At Phelps High School, the percentage was 72.5 Eabove the state average. The people of the Phelps community, especially the high school, are to be commended,Esaid Terry Tackett, Drive Smart Coordinator for Highway District 12. More people at Phelps High are using seatbelts than in the entire state. That is really something to be proud of, and should encourage the rest of us to be more aware that seat belts do save lives.
The seat belt audit resulted in the school receiving a custom-made Buckle Up sign in the schools colors, installed last month with a crowd of proud students and teachers watching.
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