HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201118 Kaua'i police recognize Click It or Ticket campaign by stepping up enforcement
THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2020
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Kaua'i police recognize ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign by stepping up
enforcement
LĪHU‘E – Kauaʽi police have been stepping up enforcement of seat belt wearing in
recognition of the national ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign. Drivers and passengers are asked to
continue to follow safety measures while on the road, including wearing seat belts and using
child passenger restraints.
The two-week campaign of increased enforcement began on November 16 and will
continue to the end of the month. Violators could face fines of up to $112.
“This year, 50% of fatal crash victims on Kauaʿi were not wearing seat belts. Studies
show that unrestrained vehicle occupants are at risk of serious injury or death during a collision
even in slow-speed crashes,” said Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck. “Seat belts save lives.”
So far this year, KPD has issued a total of 324 violations for noncompliance of the use of
seat belts and child restraints. The total number of violations in 2017 was 589 and in 2019, the
total was 417.
“While our community has remained vigilant about public health safety measures of late,
we want to remind people to please remember to also take precautions while you’re on the
road. Now that traffic is increasing due to more people heading to work, more keiki attending in-
person classes and more visitors on the island, we need to be even more alert and take all of
the necessary precautions while we’re in our vehicles,” said Chief Raybuck. “Wearing your seat
belt is your best line of defense.”
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