S. Barrington steps up seat belt enforcement

South Barrington police are warning motorists that now is the time to get in the habit of having all vehicle passengers wear seat belts as the law will require it after Jan. 1.

Statistics show that seat belts save lives in addition to being legally required, South Barrington police Sgt. Sam Parma said. The department will be stepping up its seat-belt compliance and drunken driving enforcement throughout the holiday season, Parma added.