Click it or Ticket

Law enforcement officers across Arkansas have teamed-up for a mission with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Their objective is to make the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday a safe one on Arkansas roadways.

Beginning next Monday [November 22nd] Arkansas State Troopers, along with local police and sheriff’s deputies, will be working together to enforce Arkansas seatbelt laws. The weeklong enforcement emphasis during the Thanksgiving holiday period is part of the Safety Administration’s high visibility Click It or Ticket seatbelt awareness campaign designed to remind drivers and vehicle passengers that using their seatbelts will reduce the risk of injury or death on Arkansas roads.

During the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday weekend (6 p.m., Wednesday, November 27th, – 5:59 AM, Monday, December 2nd), there were 279 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes across the nation.  More than half (54%) were unrestrained.

Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the ASP said, “These deaths represent needless tragedies for families across the nation. Using a seatbelt could mean the difference between life and death this Thanksgiving holiday and every day.” 

The consequences of filing to abide by the law to buckle-up could cost motorists a fine if stopped by a law enforcement officer for the violation. The Click-It or Ticket campaign is designed t0 sive lives by ensuring Arkansas drivers get the message to wear there seat belts. So remember this holiday season to buckle up, cause it’s simply not worth the risk. Click-it or Ticket.