ALMOST 2200 people were caught not wearing a seatbelt while travelling on the county’s roads last year.
Police handed out 2155 fixed penalty notices (FPN) for failure to wear a seatbelt.
Among those not wearing a seatbelt were 130 children.
In the previous year (2009) 2991 people were issued with FPNs for the offence.
PC Tony Barrios, Casualty Reduction Officer, said: “Although the number of motorists caught without a seatbelt is reducing, it is always disappointing to catch people not wearing a seatbelt, as they can mean the difference between life and death.
“What is particularly worrying is that more than 100 children were caught without a seatbelt.
“If we are to reduce the number of fatal and serious injuries on the county’s roads it is vital that everyone buckles up.
“Putting on your seatbelt should be part of your routine before even starting your vehicle and drivers should be responsible for ensuring all passengers wear seatbelts.”
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