Buckle-Up Campaign/Safety Signs

This copyrighted logo symbolizes an honest and dedicated state trooper looking over a fence or through the window of a car. It was designed by retired electronic engineer Joe Kujanik of Gary, IN. Joe has been promoting the use of this logo for over 20 years in an effort to reduce the suffering, fatalities, and insurance costs resulting from automobile related injuries.  
You can find these signs are posted throughout Lake County, Indiana and can be purchased for $10.00 from TradeWinds plus postage.

Suggested uses:

  • Mount signs on fences and/or alongside highways.
  • Display inside government buildings.
  • Display in store windows.
  • Make tags to hang inside cars.
  • Use as bookmarks.
  • Use on business cards.

Please use your safety belt and go with "Buckle-Up Joe".

 

For use on special license plates with proceeds going to charitable and non-profit organizations or causes.
Front license plate available for $8.50 plus postage through TradeWinds.

 

Coloring page for kids from Buckle-Up Joe.

Please use your safety belt and go with "Buckle-Up Joe".

Newspaper Articles

"Buckle-up Joe" obsessed with safety
Calumet Township man has pushed his message for 15 years
nwitimes July 9, 2001

Cartoonist Mauldin influenced region's man's 'buckle-up' safety project
nwitimes February 14, 2003

West Lake Name to Remember
nwitimes April 25, 2004

Gary man wages campaign for seat belt use.
nwitimes November 9, 1994

For more information on how to purchase a sign and/or permission to use this symbol, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

Joseph A. Kujanik
2249 Crest Road
Gary, IN 46408-2437

Joseph's signs are made and can be purchased at: 
TradeWinds Rehabilitation Center Sign Shop
at 5901 W. 7th Ave., (219) 949-4000 in Gary which employs physically challenged workers.


Joseph Kujanik, a retired veteran, has been dedicating his time and money helping others in the community.  He has been actively promoting the Buckle-Up campaign since 1987.  Joseph says saving lives and reducing suffering is the goal of his Buckle-Up signs and license plates.

There is no fee for using the "Buckle Up" logo, but the copyright notice must be included.

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Last revised April 30, 2007
Contact:  ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us