The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety’s “Joining Forces” program and regional law enforcement agencies, is participating in the “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign.
One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle; the seat belt slows you down and spreads crash forces over the strongest parts of your body.
According the NHTSA, in 2024, there were 9,758 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes. The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%, which is good — but it can be better. The other 8.8% still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will continue to enforce traffic safety laws and educate the public year-round as part of their commitment to reduce accidents and save lives. Whether you’re the driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to make safety on our roadways their top priority.
Please contact Sergeant Olson at solson@carsoncity.gov or 775-283-7887 if you have any questions.
