Area Traffic Cops Begin Click It Or Ticket Fundraising Effort

Okay, the title of this post is a little bit sarcastic.  I am, in fact, a huge proponent of seatbelts and if you are not wearing them at this point you are just an absolute idiot.

Daily News writes:

The California Highway Patrol citation helped launch the annual Click It or Ticket campaign across the state on Monday to strap motorists into their seats.

More than 150 law enforcement agencies – including Los Angeles police and Sheriff’s deputies – took to the roads on the prowl for unbelted drivers.

The annual Click It campaign runs through June 6 and resumes before Thanksgiving. And fines and fees for failing to buckle up have never been higher.

The penalty for first-time offenders who ignore their seatbelt rose this year from $132 to $142. Not buckling up a child under 16 can set a motorist back $445.

“Seat belt usage is the No. 1 most important thing a driver can do to save their lives in case of a crash,” said Chris Cochran, a spokesman for the California Office of Traffic Safety.

The Click It or Ticket campaign began five years ago with signs posted across the state.

Please read the full article on the Daily News’ website.

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