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June 4, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of "Click It Or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign Conducted In Troop B


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 19, 2008 through June 1, 2008. 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 183 arrests and issued 295 warnings. Of those arrests, 95 individuals were cited for seat belt violations, and four 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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