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Click It or Ticket
Mobilization Posted
5/5/2008
Joining forces with the
nationwide “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization campaign, May
19 through June 1, law enforcement officers in St. Bernard
will increase enforcement of Ohio’s safety belt laws.
Drivers who fail to buckle up in St. Bernard will be issued
a ticket that carries a fine of $65; no child restraints
will be issued a ticket that carries a fine of $125.
The goal of this effort is to
boost Ohio’s safety belt use rate and reduce fatalities,
with a special emphasis on young adults. This year’s goal is
to increase restraint usage to 85 percent.
The “Click It or Ticket”
campaign has proven to make a big difference in the
percentage of people who buckle up. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration states the U.S. average for
safety belt usage rose to 81 percent in 2006. In 2000, the
state average for safety belt usage was 65 percent; last
year it was nearly 82 percent.
“As Police Officers, we
unfortunately get to see first hand the injuries and death
that can result from not wearing a safety belt,” said LT
Bill Ungruhe, who is the 2nd Shift Patrol Supervisor for the
St. Bernard Police Department. “Therefore, we will be
showing zero tolerance for anyone not buckled up. Unless you
want to risk a ticket, or worse, your life — remember to
wear your belt. We want everyone on the road to remember to
buckle up, every trip, every time.”
For more information about local
traffic enforcement, contact LT Bill Ungruhe 513-242-2727.
For more information about “Click It or Ticket,” call
888-327-4236 or visit
www.nhtsa.gov.
NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATION
Re-Posted 4/17/08 (Ending age 40 instead of 35)
To
establish an eligibility list for duty with
the St.
Bernard Safety Department as a Police Officer.
EXAMINATION DATE: SATURDAY, May 17, 2008 at 9 AM
in
Centennial Hall, Lower Level of City Hall
110
Washington Ave., St. Bernard, Ohio
Applications will be accepted Monday – Fridays, 9AM – 5PM
beginning
April 21, 2008 and ending May 14, 2008
at City
Hall, 110 Washington Ave., St. Bernard, OH
(Full
details available there)
FOR THE APPLICATION:
Residency: Not required, as amended
July 1, 2007.
Application to be Made in Person at St. Bernard City Hall (ORC
124.25)
Citizenship: All applicants must be citizens or intending
to be citizens of the United States or legal aliens
authorized to be employed. (ORC 124.22)
NOTE:
Original appointment as police officer = no person shall be
eligible to receive an original appointment as a police
officer unless she/he is at least twenty-one (21) and not on
or after their fortieth (40) birthday.
THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
Forrest
Hudson Chairman
Terry Behrle Vice Chairman
Joe Niesen Member
Linda K. Carberry Secretary
(513)242-7770 Ex. 17
civilservice@cityofstbernard.org
Issued by the St. Bernard Civil Service Commission
The City
of St. Bernard-an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bicycle
Safety Tips Posted
3/29/2008
Bike
riding is fun, it's exciting, great exercise, and also it's
a great way to explore the area where you live. You won't be
alone when you are riding, however; you'll be sharing the
road with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. For more
information check out the extensive bike links on our links
page or some of our featured sites.
Before
You Ride Always Do the Following:
Wear a
Helmet - Protect your head/life
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Look
for helmet labels that show they are recommended by
either the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation. Most
serious injuries and deaths on bikes are related to
head injuries.
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Make
sure that your helmet is fitted properly and is
snug.
Perform a
Bike Safety Check
Wear Proper
Clothes
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When
riding after dark, you must have a front lamp that
gives a white light visible for at least 600 feet,
as well as a front white reflector. A rear red
reflector or tail light must be visible for at least
600 feet.
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Wear
reflective clothing and put reflective material on your
shoes and bike.
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Be
sure that books and other loose items are secured to
the bike or are carried in a back pack.
When
Riding Keep the Following in Mind:
Vision:
The
first step in riding safely is being able to see the cars,
trucks, or motorcycles that are on the road with you.
It's easy to
see vehicles in front of you, but you will also have to see
vehicles that are coming from behind. This means looking
quickly over your left or right shoulder to see if any cars
or trucks are coming. Before you ride on any busy street,
practice the skill of steering straight ahead and looking
over your shoulder. This will help you keep control of your
bike and still see the other vehicles.
As you ride,
listen for the sounds that other vehicles make as they come
up from behind. By hearing these sounds early, you can more
easily share the road with them.
Moving
In Traffic: Because
you're riding your bike on the same roads as cars and
trucks, you must obey the "Rules of the Road" like
they do. Some special rules for bike riders are:
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Stay
on the right side of the street, near the curb. Move
with traffic and watch for parked cars turning
into traffic or car doors opening suddenly.
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Ride
in single file when you are with others.
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Obey
all traffic signs, signals and road markings.
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Use
hand signals to indicate a turn or stop.
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Walk
your bike across all busy intersections.
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Do
not carry passengers or packages. These can cause
you to lose control.
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Never
weave from lane to lane, or hitch a ride on moving
cars, trucks or motorcycles.
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Let
all pedestrians, cars, or trucks go first when they
are about to cross in front of you.
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