Make sure to Click it. Or ticket. this holiday season
TOPEKA,
Kan. – The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest seasons for America’s
roads. With millions of drivers traveling near and far for Thanksgiving dinner,
it’s more important than ever to stress the importance of seat belt safety. To
keep drivers and their passengers safe, the Kansas Department of Transportation
and law enforcement agencies across the state are working around the clock to
ensure Thanksgiving travelers are wearing their seat belts.
The
high-visibility “Click it. Or ticket.” campaign aims to reduce the number of
fatalities that occur when vehicle passengers fail to buckle up. In 2018 in
Kansas, 127 unrestrained people died in motor vehicle crashes. Many of these
deaths could have been prevented with the simple click of a seat belt. In
Kansas, pick-up truck drivers and drivers in rural areas are among the top
unrestrained fatalities.
With
thousands of Kansans traveling to visit friends and family for the Thanksgiving
holiday, law
enforcement across Kansas will have an increased effort during this high travel
week. The high-visibility crackdown will run from Nov. 22 through the holiday
weekend. If they spot you, they will pull you over and issue a citation.
“It’s
our greatest hope that our community members make it to their Thanksgiving
destinations safely,” said Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. “Our goal is
100% compliance every trip, every time. Help us and your communities drive to
zero fatalities on Kansas roadways this holiday season.”
The
“Click it. Or ticket.” campaign is funded by a federal grant administered by
KDOT. The crackdown runs concurrently with a media campaign reminding motorists
that wearing your seatbelt is the law, even in the backseat. And, it's your
best defense in a crash. So, please drive responsibly and ride safely. For more
information about traveling safely this Thanksgiving, please visit KTSRO.org
for more information.
For continuously updated road conditions check www.kandrive.org
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