"Cinto-me Vivo": authorities launch campaign on the use of security devices
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"Cinto-me Vivo": authorities launch campaign on the use of security devices

SIC Notícias7 September 2026 at 10:22

The authorities have launched a new national awareness and enforcement campaign called "Cinto-me Vivo", which aims to alert citizens to the importance of using security devices.

The campaign highlights that seat belts, child seats and helmets can make the difference between life and death in a traffic accident.

The objective is to raise awareness among the population about these safety habits, complementing the enforcement actions of the authorities on the roads.

This initiative comes in the context of concern from the authorities regarding road accident rates and the need to reinforce the adoption of preventive measures by drivers and passengers.

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