VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Now through May 30th the Highway Patrol and all law enforcement agencies across the state including the Valley City Police Department will have extra patrols to enforce the state seat belt law during their Click It or Ticket enforcement.

In 2019, 47% of North Dakota motor vehicle fatalities were not wearing a seat belt. Seat belts save lives and are the single most effective safety device to prevent death and injury in a motor vehicle crash. Not only does a seat belt restrain occupants in the vehicle’s designed protective space, it prevents them from colliding with other occupants in the vehicle.

“No matter how far you are traveling, always take time to buckle up,” said Police Chief Phil Hatcher. “Click It or Ticket is a reminder to take personal responsibility by wearing your seat belt for you and your loved ones.”

Click It or Ticket is part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads. Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.