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June 4, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of "Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Operation Conducted In Adair County


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of the “Click It or Ticket” enforcement operation held in Adair County from May 21, 2007 through June 2, 2007. 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 the recent enforcement operation held in Adair County, a total of 132 traffic arrests were made and 258 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, 46 individuals were cited for seat belt violations, and three individuals were cited for transporting a child without an approved child restraint system.
“Without a doubt, the use of seat belts saves lives,” stated Captain Elliott. “We hope operations such as these help encourage motorists to take a few extra seconds to buckle their seat belts.”



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