From Nov. 16 through 29, Garland Police joins the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Public Safety by stepping up enforcement for seatbelt and child safety seat violations during the Click It or Ticket Campaign.
The increased enforcement aims to reduce the severity of injuries and deaths related to crashes where passengers were unrestrained.
Texas law requires drivers and all passengers – including those in the back seat – to wear a seat belt or risk a ticket, fines, and court costs up to $200 each. Children younger than eight years old must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Fines issued to drivers for unrestrained children in their vehicle can be as high as $250 plus court costs.
To learn more about “Click It or Ticket,” visit texasclickitorticket.com. Buckle up, Texas!