FRANKLIN COUNTY – Franklin County police departments will join law enforcement agencies nationwide from May 12 through June 1 to promote seat belt use, with a focus on nighttime enforcement when the highest number of unbelted crashes and fatalities occur.
The campaign, known as “Click It or Ticket,” will see officers strictly enforcing Pennsylvania’s seat belt laws around the clock. Drivers and passengers are reminded that any time they are stopped and cited for a traffic violation, not wearing a seat belt will result in an additional citation and fine.
Officials urge all motorists to buckle up every time they are in a vehicle, emphasizing that the dual citation policy applies day and night. The initiative aims to reduce preventable injuries and deaths by increasing compliance with seat belt laws.
The enforcement effort is part of a broader strategy to improve road safety and prevent tragedies caused by unbelted occupants. Police encourage residents to make seat belt use a habit, noting that the consequences of noncompliance can be costly and life-altering.
