The Kansas Department of Transportation officially launched the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign Wednesday at Manhattan’s Peace Memorial Auditorium.
Officials paid tribute to armed forces while emphasizing the importance of seatbelt safety for military personnel and civilians.
Colonel Charles Montgomery from the First Infantry Division detailed the importance for soldiers to buckle up…
Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Erik Smith says seat belts are your best defense against other drivers, who may be impaired, aggressive or distracted on the roadways
He encouraged the public to help spread the message over the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
VFW Post 1786 Commander Mike Riley spoke about how his son was nearly killed in a car crash, and a seatbelt helped save his life…
The event was a part of KDOT’s larger “Drive to zero traffic deaths” campaign.
