Douglas Co. SO release – DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with other law enforcement agencies in a Click It or Ticket seatbelt campaign which began Monday, January 30th and runs through Sunday February 12th. Assigned deputies will specifically be looking for seat belt violations, including child restraint law violations. Funding for the enhanced patrols is obtained through grants administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation. According to NHTSA, in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 58% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. “Our goal is to educate members of our community about the seatbelt and child restraint laws in an attempt to prevent serious injuries and senseless deaths,” Lt. Brad O’Dell said. For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/book/countermeasures/countermeasures-work/seat-belts-and-child-restraints.
