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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/10/2023
CONTACT: Officer Yager #70
Oak Brook joins Illinois ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign to
save lives
The Oak Brook Police Department today announced it is stepping up enforcement for
the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and reminds
motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and
enforcement to save lives.
“Seat belts have proven to be life-saving in the event of a crash,” said Chief Brian
Strockis. “Unfortunately, many still don’t buckle up. Worse yet, not wearing a seat belt
is a habit that can be passed on to younger generations who follow the example set by
their elders.”
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for
traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across
the country, make sure you buckle up every time. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the
risk of fatal injury by 45%. Seat belts save lives every day, but they’re only effective if
they’re used.
While Illinois currently has a 93% seat belt use compliance rate, unbelted occupants still
account for more than half of those killed in motor vehicle crashes. The simple click of a
seat belt could save thousands of lives each year.
The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is administered by the Illinois Department of
Transportation with federal highway safety funds.
Released on 5/10/2023 @ 1500
Approved by BS- COP
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