The Prescott Valley Police Department is joining other police agencies throughout Arizona in launching the “Click It or Ticket” Campaign on May 20 through June 2, 2024. “Click it or Ticket” refers to wearing a seat belt to avoid a traffic citation or, more importantly, injuries in a crash.
Although seatbelts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save lives in a crash, many still don’t buckle up. Not wearing a seat belt is a habit that could pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to not buckle up.
Additionally, air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them. If you don’t wear your seat belt, you could be thrown into a rapidly opening frontal air bag, which could injure or even kill you.
The “Click it or Ticket” campaign focuses on safety education, strong laws, and law enforcement to save lives. This program is sponsored by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and will also enforce the use of child car seats.
“The ‘Click It or Ticket’ high-visibility enforcement serves as a reminder to always buckle up,” said Prescott Valley Police Chief Bob Ticer. “Our Officers want every driver and passenger to reduce the risk of serious injury, vehicle ejection, or death in the event of a collision on our roadways. Every citation issued could be a life saved.”
