Facebook reel urges Mississippi drivers to buckle up

A Facebook reel urged Mississippi drivers to buckle up and warned of enforcement with the message, “Don’t say we didn’t warn you!” The short post included the command “Click it, or ticket! Buckle up, Mississippi! Every trip, every time.” It also used the hashtags #ClickItOrTicket, #Mississippi, #lawenforcement and #drivesafe.

“Click It or Ticket” is a national highway safety campaign led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that combines public education with targeted enforcement to encourage seat belt use, officials say. The phrase commonly signals periods when law enforcement steps up checks for seat belt compliance.

Traffic safety advocates say campaigns that mix reminders and enforcement aim to increase seat belt use and reduce crash injuries and deaths. Social media posts such as the recent reel are one tool agencies and advocates use to reach motorists, particularly during holiday travel or enforcement waves.

Details about who posted the reel or whether local agencies plan a specific enforcement action were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.