Century Engineering Receives Seat Belt Award
February 12, 2008

Representatives from Century Engineering, Inc. were recognized by the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Office, the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, and the Maryland Committee For Safety Belt Use, Inc. today for exemplary seat belt use by their employees throughout 2007. Century Engineering was the only privately-owned business receiving special recognition at the awards ceremony at the BWI Airport Marriott after 100 percent of their population was observed wearing seat belts on at least two occasions. Thanks to Century Engineering and other community organizations across the State, Maryland boasts the highest seat belt use rate on the East Coast – and one of the highest in the country. More than 93 percent of Maryland motorists are now using their seat belts as they travel, and the Pacesetter program recognizes those organizations which are trying to increase their number by “setting the pace” for even higher safety belt use.

“We know that using a safety belt is the best way to survive a motor vehicle crash – and thanks to the dedicated efforts of traffic safety agencies and advocates, more Maryland motorists are buckling up,” said State Highway Administrator and Government’s Highway Safety Representative Neil J. Pedersen. “We commend and thank the members of this traffic safety effort, including the law enforcement community, EMS and health care community and the private advocacy of organizations such as the Maryland Committee For Safety Belt Use.”