Police across North Carolina are stepping up patrols as the “Memorial Day Click It or Ticket” campaign runs through June 1. The annual effort is part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, aiming to remind everyone that buckling up saves lives. Last year, nearly 500 unbelted drivers lost their lives in crashes across the state, and this year’s numbers are already mounting, with 158 fatalities reported. Officers will be on the lookout for drivers who aren’t strapped in, emphasizing that wearing a seatbelt is not just the law—it may be your best protection in a collision.
