The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a project with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) which is promoting traffic safety in Grundy County.

Sheriff officers conducted a seatbelt survey this past week in the rural areas and a seatbelt usage rate of 98% was recorded for front seat occupants.

The days of Sunday, November 19 through Sunday, November 26 will be the Iowa ‘Special Traffic Enforcement Program’ (sTEP).

Grundy County officers will be looking specifically for seat belt and child restraint violations, along with excessive speed, stop sign violations and alcohol/drug usage.

The Sheriff noted the above period includes the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, he therefore urges everyone to drive with care all the time.

The sTEP (special Traffic Enforcement Programs) are funded by a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau.