West Virginia Launches ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Urging Seat Belt Use
State officials in West Virginia are urging drivers and passengers to buckle up during the "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign, which will run statewide from October 9-31.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 5, 2026 —
Officials in West Virginia are reminding residents and visitors about the importance of seat belt safety as the state launches its annual “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The initiative is designed to increase seat belt usage across the state.
The “Click It or Ticket” campaign will be in effect statewide from October 9 through October 31. During this period, law enforcement agencies will be stepping up enforcement efforts to ensure drivers and passengers are properly restrained.
State officials are urging all individuals traveling in vehicles to wear their seat belts, regardless of seating position or distance traveled. The campaign emphasizes that seat belts are a critical safety measure that can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in a vehicle crash.
Details regarding specific enforcement strategies or partnerships were not provided in the initial announcement. The duration of the campaign is set to conclude on October 31.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Lawrence on woay.com, see more information here.
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