May 11, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Philadelphia Police Department, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Delaware State Police (DSP), and AAA Mid-Atlantic, held a media event today at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to urge motorists to buckle up as part of the National "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement mobilization running through June 4."Safety is our top priority, and this department is proud to stand with local law enforcement officials to help spread the word about the importance of buckling up," said PennDOT Safety Press Officer Krys Johnson. "Always buckle up when you get in your vehicle, and make sure all passengers are buckled before you start driving." With support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Pennsylvania State Police and municipal police departments across the state have worked together sending a zero-tolerance message to unbuckled motorists through enforcement and public awareness activities. Beginning May 15, police departments across state lines will work together through the Border-to-Border initiative to make sure all motorists are buckled up."A seat belt can save your life, but only if you use it," said New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Director Michael J. Rizol, Jr. "By working alongside our state and federal partners during the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign, we reinforce this crucially important safety messaging to the public, reminding them that it is not only irresponsible and dangerous to not buckle up, it is also illegal."Speakers include:Krys Johnson, PennDOT Safety Press OfficerMichael Rizol, Director, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic SafetyLt. Larry Tankelewicz, Highway Patrol, Philadelphia Police DepartmentTrooper Jessica Tobin, Pennsylvania State PoliceCorporal Jason Hatchell, Delaware State PoliceJana Tidwell, Manager of Public and Government Affairs, AAA Mid-Atlantic, Levi Rudolph, Introduced Phillie Phanatic