Law enforcement across Kansas is urging drivers to buckle up as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.
The Emporia Police Department and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office are among the law enforcement agencies statewide taking part in Click It or Ticket.
The Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial launch of the summer travel period, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says buckling up helps to keep people safe. It also has listed several safety tips:
*The shoulder belt should lay flat across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
*The lap belt should fit across your hips, not your stomach
*Never put the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm
*Children should be secured in age and size appropriate restraints until they are old enough and large enough for adult seat belts.
Click It or Ticket goes from May 17-June 1.
