CBPD release - The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) will be participating in the upcoming U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. This national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, will run May 18-31, 2026.  “Seat belt use should be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said CBPD Captain Tom Lindahl. “During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Not buckling up could mean a ticket, or worse, risking a life.”  In 2024, there were 9,758 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes. The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%, which is good, but it can be better. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.  Buckle Up the Right Way:  • Place the shoulder belt across the middle of the chest and away from the neck.  • Lay the lap belt across the hips and not the stomach.  • NEVER place the seat belt behind the back or under arms.  For more information on the Click It or Ticket seat belt high-visibility enforcement campaign, please visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt.