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IDAHO STATE POLICE
Headquarters
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642


Idaho State Police Joins Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Effort May 20 - June 2, 2024

MERIDIAN, Idaho - The Idaho State Police (ISP) is proud to partner with the Idaho Transportation Department's Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to remind drivers to buckle up.

From May 20 to June 2, 2024, ISP troopers will participate in a statewide effort to enforce seat belt laws and educate Idahoans on the importance of drivers and passengers to buckle up. According to OHS survey data, 87% of Idahoans decide to wear a seat belt, which is easy and increases the odds of surviving a crash by 50%. Unfortunately, in 2022, 66% of the passenger motor vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing a seat belt.

"We know seat belts save lives," said Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley, ISP Deputy Director. "This enforcement effort is about more than issuing citations; it's about reminding our community that buckling up can make the difference between life and death. We want everyone to get home safely."

-Make it a habit to buckle up every trip, no matter how short.
-Troopers will patrol day and night to ensure compliance. 
-Idaho law requires vehicle occupants to be properly restrained.
-Ensure children are in the correct car seat for their age, height, and weight.

Together, we can make Idaho's roads safer for everyone. Buckle up, every trip, every time.

The statewide effort coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Click It or Ticket campaign, with law enforcement officers nationwide participating. For more information, visit https://shift-idaho.org/seatbelt-safety/.

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