Northfield, MN – Wallet. Mirrors. Radio. The checklist some Minnesotans go through before putting their car into drive dangerously excludes the seat belt. That decision cost the lives of 73 unbelted motorists last year in Minnesota. The Northfield Police Department ticketed 6 unbelted motorists during the Click It or Ticket extra
enforcement and awareness campaign as a reminder that it’s the law, and it’s a lifesaver to buckle up.
Sheriff’s deputies, police officers and state troopers representing more than 300 agencies participated in the Sept. 18 – 30 campaign. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) coordinates the statewide campaign and the funding provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Full press release from Sgt. Kevin Tussing: seat-belt-post-enforcement September 2020
