Local law enforcement agencies take part in Click It or Ticket campaign
Starting on May 6th and continuing through the end of the month, local law enforcement officers will take part in the federally funded Click It or Ticket campaign.
This campaign also includes the Memorial Day holiday weekend and the federally funded Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) overtime project.
During this period, officers will be raising awareness about the benefits of occupant restraints through education and enforcement, and utilizing high visibility patrols and sobriety checkpoints to help ensure the safest environment for all motorists on Indiana roadways.
“Whether driving or riding, staying safe on the road begins with wearing your seatbelt,” said Jasper Assistant Chief Nathan Schmidt said.
“Out participation in this campaign is a great way to increase that conversation with the public, while driving home this message with enforcement,” added Dubois County Deputy Tim Lampert
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, in 2015, there were 818 fatalities on Indiana roadways with 33 percent of those fatalities unrestrained.
“Statistics have shown that wearing a seatbelt and properly restraining children in a child restraint seat dramatically reduces the possibility of injuries and death from a traffic crash,” commented Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. “We are committed to ensuring everyone buckles up every time, all the time, to safeguard Hoosier’s while traveling throughout Indiana.”
Motorists are reminded to:
- Wear seatbelts and utilize child restraint devices.
- Appoint a designated driver if you plan to drink alcoholic beverages.
- Never ride with someone that has been drinking. Don’t let them drive. Be a friend and take the keys.
- To report dangerous and/or impaired driving, dial 911.
