ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office is reminding Quad Citizens to buckle up for the summer.
According to a press release sent on Monday, May 13, the office will be increasing enforcement on seat belt checks through Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Sheriff's Office, Illinois had 300 fatalities involving passengers who weren't wearing their seat belt in 2022.
“Whether you’re driving around the corner or across the nation, remember to buckle up every time,” Rock Island Sheriff Darren Hart said in a press release. “The ‘Click It or Ticket’ effort is about preserving lives. We want seat belt use to be second nature for all drivers and passengers.”
The sheriff's office said that 91.9% of riders in cars nationwide use their seat belt; Illinois' usage rate is slightly higher, at 93%.
