The “Click It or Ticket” campaign ramps up seat belt law enforcement, increasing the likelihood of tickets for unbuckled drivers and passengers. LHSC spokesperson Mark Lambert says this high-visibility initiative stresses buckling up to avoid a 50-dollar fine and reminds driver’s seat belt safety to reduce crash fatalities.
“It is the one single thing you can do to most protect yourself in the event of a crash.”
Lambert says data shows more than 88 percent of Louisiana drivers wear a seat belt, and nearly half of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were unbelted.
“You’ve got less than 12% of the people on the road is frankly doing most of the dying on the roads, and if you wear your seat belt you greatly increase your odds of surviving getting killed or even getting seriously injured.”
Lambert says by combining strict enforcement with public awareness, the campaign aims to wearing seat belts every trip, every time.
“That includes passengers, front seat, back seat, and if you have children, make sure that they are in an approved car seat and that they are secured properly. We want everyone to have a safe and happy Memorial Day.”
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