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Buckle Up safety belt campaign 2018

Darien Police Join Other Police in Two-Week Ticketing Campaign for No Seatbelt Use

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With the Memorial Day Weekend approaching, Connecticut’s law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. From May 21, 2018 to June 3, 2018 — the week before and the week after Memorial Day — law enforcement officials will be out on Connecticut’s roads enforcing the State Occupant Protection laws and issuing citations to those who are unbuckled. 
During this campaign, anyone found breaking this law will face fines between $92 and $120. — an announcement from Darien Police Department
Failing to buckle up puts you and other vehicle passengers in a potentially deadly situation. It’s also against the law — plain and simple. There’s never an excuse to not wear your seat belt.
The Click It or Ticket campaign combines increased awareness with increased patrolling to reach as many Americans as possible with one key message: Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to save your life and the lives of your loved ones while on the road this Thanksgiving.

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Holiday Drivers: Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Thanksgiving Week in Darien and Beyond

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Police in Darien and elsewhere, including Connecticut State Police, will be watching for vehicles with violations of the state seat belt law this Thanksgiving Week, when plenty of people are on the roads to visit family and friends. Here are two announcements explaining the law and enforcement of it:
Announcement from Darien Police
The national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement wave will be taking place from Monday, Nov. 21 through November 28th, 2016.  The Darien Police Department will be joining with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies across the country in renewing a pledge to save lives by intensifying efforts to enforce seatbelt laws among all motorists. The current fine for adults who are not wearing a seatbelt while traveling in a vehicle is $92. What Connecticut Law Says
All front seat passengers are required to wear seatbelts while traveling.  Passengers over 18 years old who are sitting in the rear seat of a vehicle are not required to wear a seatbelt unless the operator is under 18 years old.