MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B14062
June 2, 2014

EMPHASIS: Results Of "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of the “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement operation held in Marion County from May 19, 2014, through May 31, 2014. 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 four misdemeanor criminal arrests issued 64 traffic citations and 100 warnings. Of the traffic citations issued, 24 were issued 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.”
In support of The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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