Click It or Ticket: How buckling up saves lives in car crashes
The national Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 through June 1. During that time, Parsons PD will have extra patrol officers on the road, specifically watching for seat belt usage. Parsons police chief Robert Spinks says the campaign isn't about handing out more tickets, but for every citation written, officers give two warnings instead.
Click It or Ticket gives officers a chance to remind everyone that seat belts are there to keep you safe.
'Some people will make cheap shots on Facebook about seatbelt violations, say, 'Oh, it's no big deal you know, why don't you spend time doing other things?' Where, you know, if we save a life because somebody actually puts on their seatbelt, I think that's probably a worthwhile investment,' said Robert Spinks, Parsons Police Chief.
49 percent of passengers killed in 2023 were unrestrained, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The NHTSA says buckling up keeps you inside your vehicle in a crash, and adds that airbags are meant to be used with your seat belt on.
It's also important that your seat belt fits correctly. If you need a roomier belt, the NHTSA says you should contact your car's manufacturer for an extender.
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