Wisconsin State Patrol ramps up seat belt enforcement for Click It or Ticket campaign
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies statewide and across the country to emphasize the lifesaving importance of wearing seat belts.
Officers will increase enforcement and education efforts during the national Click It or Ticket campaign, which runs from May 19 through June 1.
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'Wearing a seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce injuries and save lives during a crash,' said Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan. 'We participate in the Click It or Ticket campaign every year to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up, no matter the distance or where you're sitting.'
A 2024 survey found that 89% of Wisconsin motorists wear seat belts—a decrease from 92% in 2023.
The campaign aims to reverse that trend and raise awareness of Wisconsin's primary seat belt law, which allows officers to stop and cite drivers solely for not wearing a seat belt. Penalties are steeper for transporting unrestrained children, and passengers may also be ticketed.
One focus of this year's campaign is nighttime enforcement, as data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows more unrestrained vehicle fatalities occur after dark. In 2023, 56% of nighttime passenger vehicle fatalities involved individuals who were not wearing seat belts.
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'Putting on a seat belt helps us achieve zero deaths on Wisconsin's roads,' Carnahan said. 'Let's work together to make buckling up a habit—every trip, every time.'
The campaign coincides with Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel times of the year. Drivers can expect to see increased patrols encouraging seat belt use.
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