HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986, Nov 19 Safety BeltsRESOLUTION N0. ~:`~~ ~~ ~
BY THE COUNCIL:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR THE USE OF SAFETY BELTS IN CITY-OWNED
VEHICLES AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF SUCH RESTRAINTS BY CITY EMPLOYEES IN
THEIR PRIVATE VEHICLES DURING OFF-DUTY TIME; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Idaho Legislature has enacted a mandatory seat belt law;
and
WHEREAS, 255 people died in Idaho traffic accidents in 1985, including
235 occupants of vehicles in which 205 of the victims were not using safety
restraints; and
WHEREAS, there were 4 fatalities and 220 injuries in Madison County
traffic accidents in 1985, with none of those killed wearing safety
restraints; and
WHEREAS, each employee fatality or injury costs the City of Rexburg
thousands of dollars in wages, property damage, medical expenses, insurance
costs and physical and rehabilitation benefits; and
WHEREAS, Idaho data shows safety belts can dramatically reduce the
number of deaths and injuries in vehicle accidents; and
WHEREAS, employee safety is high priority of the Mayor and Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REXBURG, IDAHO:
Section 1. That use of safety belts in all city vehicles so equipped
shall be mandatory.
Section 2. That all city employees are also urged to use safety belts
in their private vehicles during non-work hours.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho this 19th day
of November, 1986.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Rexburg, Idaho this 19th day
of November, 1986:
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