Click It or Ticket: Arkansas Launches Massive Seat Belt Crackdown in May

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Arkansas Highway Safety Office, and law enforcement agencies across the state are reminding drivers to buckle up as the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign is underway now through Sunday May, 31.

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The national seat belt enforcement campaign runs during the Memorial Day Weekend travel period. There will be increased patrols and traffic enforcement across Arkansas.

Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar said in a press release,

Seat belt use should be routine for drivers and passengers alike. Not buckling up could mean a ticket, or worse, risking a life.

 

Extra Enforcement Watching For No Seat Belts Planned Day and Night in Arkansas

According to officials, law enforcement agencies will focus heavily on nighttime enforcement during the campaign. National data show that more than half of unrestrained traffic deaths occur between 6 PM and 5:59 AM.

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In 2024, 9,758 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants were killed in crashes nationwide, including 194 people in Arkansas.
Officials said participating agencies will take a “no excuses” approach to seat belt enforcement during the campaign.

Buckle Up the Right Way in Arkansas

The Arkansas Highway Safety Office is also reminding drivers and passengers to wear seat belts properly by following a few simple safety tips:

• Place the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and away from the neck.
• Keep the lap belt low across the hips, not the stomach.
• Never place the seat belt behind your back or under your arm.

And honestly, life is a whole lot easier and cheaper when you don’t get caught without your seat belt on. So Buckle Up!