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May 26, 2023

News • May 26, 2023

‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt campaign starts

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HUNTLEY — The Huntley Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that runs through May 30. The effort reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives.

According to a HPD press release, seat belts have proven to be life-saving in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, many still don’t buckle up. Also, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that can be passed on to younger generations who follow the example set by their elders.

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45 %. Seat belts save lives every day, but they are only effective if they’re used.

While Illinois currently has a 93% seat belt use compliance rate, persons not wearing seat belts still account for more than half of those killed in motor vehicle crashes. The simple click of a seat belt could save thousands of lives each year.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds.