'Click It or Ticket' campaign reminds Hoosiers to buckle up

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with the Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which focuses on increasing seatbelt use.

Now through May 31, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seat belts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through ICJI’s Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP). 

Since 2021, Indiana has seen a steady decline in fatalities among passenger vehicle occupants who are not wearing seat belts. Seat belt usage among Hoosiers has also increased, reaching 94.1% in 2025, above the national average of 91.2%.   

Indiana law requires drivers and all passengers to buckle up. Children under age eight must be properly restrained in a federally approved child car seat or booster seat. Parents should make sure children are in the right car seat and that it is properly installed. Resources can be found at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat.

To schedule an appointment with a certified car seat safety technician at one of Indiana’s 100 fitting stations, visit on.in.gov/SafeKids.