Texas Peace Officers' Memorial

“TEEN CLICK IT OR TICKET” URGES BUCKLING UP TO SAVE A LIFE

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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These parents have lost teenagers in vehicle crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belt.

Key Points: 
  • These parents have lost teenagers in vehicle crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belt.
  • Vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, and TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up — every seat, every ride.
  • Seat belts offer the best protection in a crash, but sadly seat belt use remains low among teen drivers and passengers.
  • In 2021, 45% (144 of 318) of teens killed in vehicle crashes were not wearing seat belts.

Child Car Seats Save Lives, but Nearly Half Are Misused

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 46% of all child car seats are misused.

Key Points: 
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 46% of all child car seats are misused.
  • TxDOTs Save Me With a Seat campaign kicks off in September to coincide with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18Sept.
  • When child car seats are used correctly, they can help reduce injuries and prevent fatalities when children are involved in a crash, said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams.
  • We urge parents to schedule a car seat check today to ensure they are safely and correctly using the right car seat for their child.

‘Teen Click It or Ticket’ Urges Buckling up to Save a Life

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOTs Teen Click IT or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up in every seat for every ride.

Key Points: 
  • With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOTs Teen Click IT or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up in every seat for every ride.
  • A seat belt offers the best protection in a crash, but sadly, seat belt use remains low among teen drivers and passengers.
  • In 2020, 46% (138 of 300) of teen drivers killed in vehicle crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
  • Throughout the month of February, the Teen Click It or Ticket campaign will be highly visible, seeking to reach Texas teens with its seat belt safety message.

Data Shows Almost Half of All Child Car Seats Are Misused

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 46% of all child car seats are misused.

Key Points: 
  • Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 46% of all child car seats are misused.
  • When child car seats are used correctly, they can help reduce injuries and prevent fatalities when children are involved in a crash, said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams.
  • We urge parents to schedule a car seat check today to ensure they are safely and correctly using the right car seat for their child.
  • As an incentive for parents who visit the website, TxDOT is hosting a free giveaway for a child car seat or booster seat.