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Starting today, "Click it or Ticket"

May 19, 2008 By WRN Contributor

trooper.jpg Seat belt usage in Wisconsin is at its highest level ever, but still trails the national average. The Wisconsin State Patrol says 75% of Badger State drivers are putting on their safety belts, compared to 82% nationally. The DOT's Don Hagen says some age groups and vehicle types are holding us back. “The 16 to 25 year-old age group is only at 59%,” says Hagen, who adds that pickup truck drivers also bucle up at lower rates. Hagen says non-highway drivers are among some of the worst offenders, which could be based on the misconception that you don't need a seat belt if you're not driving fast. The report comes as 300 law enforcement agencies launch the annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign this week. Drivers caught not wearing a safety belt face a $10 fine.

AUDIO: Andrew Becket reports (:65 MP3)

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