Police Enforcement Underway For Memorial Day Weekend In Oswego

OSWEGO, IL — With Memorial Day weekend comes another Oswego Police Department enforcement campaign.

Oswego officers announced Friday they are participating in a "Click It or Ticket" effort paid for by the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind drivers to buckle up or pay up.

This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27. The campaign will run through the night of the observed holiday.

"Whether you're driving around the corner or across the nation, remember to buckle up every time," Oswego Police Spokesperson Cathy Nevara said in a statement. "The 'Click It or Ticket' effort is about preserving lives. We want seat belt use to be second nature for all drivers and passengers."

In Illinois, about 93 percent of drivers comply with seat belt regulations. On the national level, that number dips to 91.9 percent, law enforcement officials estimate.

"The simple click of a seat belt can limit injury or save your life during a crash," police said.