Halstead police are participating in “Click It or Ticket,” a national program intended to raise awareness of seatbelt use and vehicle safety. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2013, seat belts saved an estimated 12,584 lives among passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older. Historically, seat belts saved nearly 62,468 lives from 2009 to 2013.Halstead Police Department will have more officers out than usual for the duration of the event. The state is reimburses for the hours officers are out there.
