19-06 Memorial Day Pre Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/14/2019
CONTACT: Ofc. Yager #70
Oak Brook Police Department Showing Zero Tolerance for Seat
Belt Violations May 10-28
Oak Brook, IL —As summer kicks off and travel increases, the Oak Brook Police Department is partnering
with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The seat-belt
enforcement campaign will take place May 10 through 28, concurrent with one of the busiest travel and holiday
weekends of the year. Click It or Ticket enforces the proper use of seat-belts and car-seats to keep all motorists
safe.
“Our officers see firsthand the tragedy when people do not buckle up,” said Chief Kruger. “It’s such a simple
and effective way to protect yourself while traveling. As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, we want to
make sure people are doing everything they can to stay safe when traveling.”
In Illinois, nearly 95% of motorists use seat belts, but a disproportionate number of fatalities still involve
unbelted motorists and passengers. Seat belt use decreases even more for back seat passengers and for people
traveling at night.
The Oak Brook Police Department will be taking a no-excuses approach, writing citations day and night.
Motorists and passengers not wearing their seat belt will be ticketed, and those caught driving impaired will be
arrested.
“Please help us spread this life-saving message before one more friend or family member is killed simply
because they failed to buckle up,” said Chief Kruger. “Seat belts save lives, and every vehicle occupant—front
seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up, every trip, every time.”
For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit BuckleUpIllinois.org.
Released on 5/14/2019 @ 1600
Approved by JK – COP
19-06