Seat belt law enforcement effort underway
The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has joined state and local police in a national “Click it or Ticket” campaign to enforce seat belt laws through June 10.
Locally, the effort will emphasize the state’s primary seat-belt law for drivers and passengers under 18 years old.
“With the busy Memorial Day weekend signaling the start of the summer travel season, I strongly encourage everyone to buckle up every time, no matter how far you’re traveling,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “Buckling up is the easiest way to keep you and your loved ones safe. It can increase your chance of surviving a crash by up to 60 percent.”