Not wearing your seat belt? 'Click It or Ticket' campaign underway across area

Sunday, May 21, 2017
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Not wearing a seat belt? Expect to see more law enforcement on the road during the "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

The campaign starts on Monday, May 22 through June 4.
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According to TxDOT, 994 people died last year because they were not wearing seat belts -- an increase of nine percent from 2015.

In Texas, the law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up or face fines and court costs up to $200.
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Children younger than 8 years old must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they're taller than 4 feet 9 inches. If they aren't properly restrained, the driver faces fines up to $250 plus court costs.

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