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epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,334 Points:1,891,355 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 4:40:47 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse STERLING HEIGHTS, MI- Law enforcement, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and General Motors Co. officials launched the state’s annual “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign today in Metro Detroit. The federally funded campaign – focused on increasing safety belt usage through increased enforcement – runs for two weeks through June 3. During the annual campaign, which started in 2000, there will be extra patrols for about 160 law enforcement agencies in 26 counties throughout Michigan. Visit MLIVE for full article

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STERLING HEIGHTS, MI- Law enforcement, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and General Motors Co. officials launched the state’s annual “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign today in Metro Detroit.

The federally funded campaign – focused on increasing safety belt usage through increased enforcement – runs for two weeks through June 3. During the annual campaign, which started in 2000, there will be extra patrols for about 160 law enforcement agencies in 26 counties throughout Michigan.
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Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,767 Points:1,865,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2012 2:47:06 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING !!!
jeffbone Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,364 Points:400,895 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 2:10:20 PM Ignore jeffbone Report Abuse "Not Newsworthy"
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,554 Points:1,172,595 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 7:09:23 AM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse New York just started the same campaign.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,942 Points:723,990 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 6:59:50 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I don't know why people won't wear their seat belts!!!
1tallford Sophomore Author Rhode Island Posts:128 Points:22,225 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 6:39:06 AM Ignore 1tallford Report Abuse No matter your opinion on govt, local and fed, seat belts are a good plan.
TerrySawchuk All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:850 Points:305,395 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 6:20:07 AM Ignore TerrySawchuk Report Abuse Safety first!
ForeignBody All-Star Author Georgia Posts:517 Points:428,875 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 6:00:43 AM Ignore ForeignBody Report Abuse Wear a set belt and save your life.
dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,787 Points:408,325 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:58:56 AM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse There is no reason NOT to wear a seat belt.
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,319 Points:654,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:54:20 AM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse GM will tap your OnStar info to determine if you have your seatbelt on or not then notify law enforcement and you will get a ticket !
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,562 Points:1,201,820 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:31:06 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse "federally funded"
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,226 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:29:55 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse they need the money from all the tickets they will write
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,337 Points:744,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:19:09 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse Always wear a seat belt. We don't need the state telling you tho.
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,758 Points:591,745 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:17:49 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse The State and the Insurance conglomerates know whats best for you.
yardslave Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,555 Points:596,805 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 5:09:37 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse Agree
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,262 Points:449,310 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 4:53:02 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse Everyone needs to wear your seatbeat....
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,334 Points:1,891,355 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 4:41:38 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse We have had a rash of auto related deaths as a result of people not wearing their seat-belts.