A message posted on Facebook said, “A ticket is inconvenient. A crash is life-changing. Buckle your seat belt every time. Click It or Ticket.” The post urged motorists to fasten seat belts on every trip to avoid citations and reduce harm in crashes.
The slogan “Click It or Ticket” is a widely used traffic safety campaign that law enforcement agencies and safety advocates deploy to encourage seat belt use. The phrase links the risk of a crash with the real, immediate consequence of a citation for not wearing a seat belt.
Traffic safety experts say wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of serious injury and death in collisions, and enforcement campaigns are intended to increase compliance among drivers and passengers. For many motorists, a ticket may be an inconvenience but a crash can have long-term, life-altering consequences.
Drivers and passengers are advised to buckle up every time they ride. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
