HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4643 - Prohibits The Use Of Light Trucks/Pickups Cargo Areas As Passenger Areas - 10/20/1994Resolution No. 4643
October 20, 1994
Item #15
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the latest statistics from the Fatal Accident Reporting System of the
National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show an increase in life threatening
and permanent injuries and fatalities attributable to children riding in the cargo areas of light
trucks/pickups; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens Traffic Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, has
urged the City Council of the City of Lubbock to support the enactment of federal and state
legislation to prohibit children being allowed to ride in the cargo areas of light trucks/pickup
trucks; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens Traffic Commission also urges that all concerned public and
private organizations work to implement educational programs addressing the danger to
children posed by riding in the cargo areas of light trucks/pickups; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds it to be in the best interest
of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to promote traffic safety for children by supporting
legislative amendments and educational programs to prohibit children from riding in the cargo
areas of light trucks/pickups; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the City of Lubbock hereby endorses and supports cooperative
efforts by all interested public and private organizations to alert the public to the dangers
posed to children by allowing them to ride in the cargo area of a light truck/pickup; and
SECTION 2. THAT the City of Lubbock hereby endorses and supports the enactment
of legislation prohibiting the use of the cargo area of light trucks/pickups as a passenger area.
Passed by the City Council this
ATTEST:
Betty M. Johnso4 City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
D. Iirt, Jr., Traffic
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Donald G. Vandiver, Assistant City Attorney
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