MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — More than a thousand citations were given to Wisconsin drivers for failing to buckle their seat belts.
The Wisconsin State Patrol handed out more than 1,300 citations during its two-week “Click It Or Ticket” special enforcement program from May 19th through June 1st, to remind drivers of the importance of seat belt safety.
The State Patrol points out that there were 176 deaths last year from crashes where drivers or passengers weren’t wearing seat belts.
The campaign gives state troopers an opportunity to educate drivers and passengers on the benefits of buckling up, which is a top priority year-round.