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June 13, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign Conducted In Adair County


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of the “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation held in Adair County from May 23, 2011, through June 5, 2011. The “Click It Or Ticket” campaign is part of a national effort focusing on seat belt violations in an effort to raise seat belt use and awareness. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol have taken a zero tolerance stance on those who choose not to wear their seat belts, meaning if a motorist is stopped for some other traffic violation and found not to be in compliance with Missouri’s seat belt law they will receive a ticket.
As a result of this enforcement operation, officers made a total of 133 arrests and issued 195 warnings. Of those arrests, 63 individuals were cited for seat belt violations.

“Without a doubt, the use of seat belts saves lives,” stated Captain Wilt. “We hope enforcement operations such as these help encourage motorists to take a few extra seconds to buckle their seat belts.”

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