But while many people buckle up every time they get into a motor vehicle, many others wait until they get on a highway or start a long trip. This summer we want to change that. We wish we could do it simply by asking people to think more about safety. But history has shown us those appeals often fail. That's why, this summer, law enforcement agencies across the country will be stepping up seat belt enforcement off the highways.
Nobody likes getting a ticket.
I doubt law enforcement enjoys issuing tickets. But officers also want to avoid pulling injured and dead bodies from crumpled cars. Seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passengers by a whopping 45 percent. The presence of law enforcement officers in your community means they care. It means they are doing their job and protecting the community from a leading cause of death.