Westport Police Cracking Down On Seatbelt Safety For Thanksgiving

WESTPORT, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced the start of the November 2021 "Click It or Ticket" campaign that aims to remind drivers and their passengers to wear a seatbelt every time they drive or ride in a vehicle.

In a news release, Police Lt. Dave Wolf said with the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, Connecticut’s law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists.

During the week of Thanksgiving, Westport officers in conjunction with others throughout Connecticut will be vigorously enforcing the state’s occupant protection laws and issuing citations to those who fail to wear their seatbelt, Wolf said.

"There is a tremendous amount of traffic on area roadways throughout the week of Thanksgiving," Wolf said in a news release, "and of course increased traffic means a greater likelihood of accidents. Wearing your seatbelt can mean the difference between life and death if involved in a crash."

For this reason, the Westport Police Department is teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation this Thanksgiving for a special "Click It or Ticket" campaign to look out for all those who are not buckling up. This high-visibility enforcement campaign is a way to spread the life-saving message about the importance of wearing a seatbelt, Wolf said.

According to Wolf, Connecticut law requires that all drivers wear a seatbelt, and all passengers must be buckled up regardless of where they are sitting. Fines start at $92 for a first offense.

"The Westport Police Department wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving," Wolf said, "and remember to buckle up."

More information about this campaign can be found here.