Feb 08, 2022

Ellis Co. Sheriff's Office to conduct enforcement campaign near high schools

Posted Feb 08, 2022 12:01 PM
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Ellis County Sheriff

From Feb. 21 through March 4, the Ellis County Sheriff's office will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness of roadway safety.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States — ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.

"Even one teen death is unacceptable," Ellis County Sheriff Scott Braun said. "Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up."

Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up.

Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage then to learn about the importance of driving safely.