07/08/2026
🚔🍦 Buckle Up Kids. Get Rewarded.
Over the coming weeks, Lavonia Police officers will be handing out FREE Dairy Queen cone coupons to the first 100 children (under 17 years of age) we see who are properly buckled up*.
Law enforcement often focuses on correcting unsafe behavior, but we also believe in recognizing safe choices. Our youngest citizens who are riding safely deserve a little positive reinforcement!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for children in the United States. In 2023, 1,019 children ages 14 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 142,000 were injured. Tragically, 43% of the children who lost their lives were not properly restrained.
The good news is that proper restraints save lives. The CDC reports that “Car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71–82% for children when compared with seat belt use alone.” They also recommend using the proper restraint for a child’s age and size—from rear-facing car seats, to forward-facing car seats, to booster seats, and finally a properly fitting seat belt.
A special thank you to Dairy Queen of Lavonia for partnering with us on this initiative and helping us encourage safe habits in a positive way. Together, we’re making our community a little safer and a little sweeter.
*Coupon Disclaimer: Valid only at Dairy Queen of Lavonia, Georgia. One free small cone per coupon. Limited to children under 17 years of age who are observed properly restrained by a Lavonia Police officer. Limit one coupon per child. No cash value. Cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash, credit, or gift cards. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. Coupon may not be copied, reproduced, sold, or transferred. Void where prohibited by law. Expires August 31, 2026.
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