“Click It or Ticket” campaign May 13th – 31st

The Decatur Police Department announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 13th – 31st and reminds motorists to buckle up. “Click It or Ticket” focuses on safety education and law enforcement support to save lives. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. You’re reminded to buckle up every time, because wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45%. While Illinois currently has a 93.5% seat belt use compliance rate, unbelted occupants still account for more than half of those killed in motor vehicle crashes.