Coos Bay Joins Nationwide Seat Belt Safety Push: 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Underway

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The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new phase of the Click It or Ticket campaign. This campaign, scheduled from May 20 to June 2, 2024, coincides with the Memorial Day holiday and focuses on enforcing seat belt laws nationwide.

The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) is participating in this initiative. CBPD Captain Tom Lindahl emphasized the campaign's objective to normalize seat belt use among drivers and passengers. He noted that wearing seat belts is both a safety protocol and a legal obligation.

Throughout the campaign, law enforcement agencies, including the CBPD, will work together to raise public awareness about the importance of seat belts in reducing injuries and deaths from car accidents. Captain Lindahl mentioned that consistent seat belt use could prevent many fatalities.

According to 2023 statistics, the national seat belt usage rate stands at 91.9%. The campaign targets the 8.1% of individuals who do not regularly wear seat belts, aiming to increase compliance. Enforcement will involve issuing citations for non-compliance at all times.