JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NDDOT) – In 2020, individuals were not wearing a seat belt in nearly 64% of the motor vehicle fatalities where seat belts were present in the vehicle.

Seat belts save lives and are the single most effective way to prevent injury and death in a motor vehicle crash. Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols from Nov. 16-29 for the Click It or Ticket campaign enforcing the state seat belt law.

All vehicle occupants should take personal responsibility when traveling and always buckle up. Every trip. Every time.

“Wearing your seat belt is a simple way you can save lives,” said Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies. “Get used to wearing it wherever you go because it keeps you safe inside your vehicle if you were to crash.”

This campaign 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.