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The Green Forest Police Department will join law enforcement agencies nationwide in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement effort from May 18-31.
“Wearing your seat belt should be second nature every time you get in a vehicle,” Green Forest Police Chief Allen Phillips said. “Our officers will be actively enforcing seat belt laws throughout this campaign to help keep our community safe. Choosing not to buckle up can result in a citation, serious injury, or loss of life.”
According to NHTSA, 9,978 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants were killed in traffic crashes in 2023. When worn properly, seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent.
During the campaign, Green Forest officers will conduct increased patrols and enforcement efforts day and night, focusing on seat belt violations and encouraging safe driving habits.
Nighttime enforcement remains a major focus of the campaign. NHTSA data shows that 56 percent of unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occurred between 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. Young adults also remain at higher risk. In 2023, 61 percent of males and 41 percent of females ages 18 to 34 killed in passenger vehicle crashes were not wearing seat belts.
Police remind drivers and passengers to wear seat belts on every trip, every time. The shoulder belt should be placed across the middle of the chest and away from the neck, while the lap belt should be positioned low across the hips, not the stomach. Passengers also should never place the seat belt behind their back or under their arm.
“We want everyone in our community to make seat belt safety a daily habit,” Phillips said. “Whether you’re driving across town or heading out on a longer trip, every time, seat belts save lives.”
For more information, visit nhtsa.gov/click-it-or-ticket.
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