Southington Police Outline Thanksgiving Period Seat Belt Enforcement Efforts

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Southington Police Department is "urging" everyone to buckle up

as motorists take to the roads for the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period and beyond and announced on Thursday a stepped-up enforcement efforts beginning Nov. 21.

Police said they will be out in force with roving patrols through Nov. 28.

The patrols are part of the national Click It or Ticket program, administered by federal and state officials.

Police said they would also monitor drunken and distracted driving.

Local police also reminded drivers that officers are "out enforcing seat belt laws year-round."

For more on the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit www.nhtsa.gov

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