IDOT, ISP team up for seat belt safety

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)– The Illinois State Police released the number of citations given during a seatbelt enforcement campaign in Champaign County.

The Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols consisted of additional patrol coverage, focussing on enforcing seat belt safety.

A total of 27 safety belt citations and nine written warnings were issued in Champaign County so far in February.

ISP continues to enforce the Click it or Ticket Campaign by reminding motorists that safety belts and child restraint devices save lives.  

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.