PennDOT, PA State Police, public safety officials, and Phillie Phanatic remind Pennsylvanians to Buckle Up

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the National “Click It or Ticket” campaign, beginning Monday, May 11, and running through Sunday, May 31.

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Participants gather with the Phillie Phanatic for a photo opportunity Bank Park in Philadelphia. during the Click It or Ticket press event on May 4, 2026, at Citizens

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The Shapiro Administration hosted an event at Citizens Bank Park, along with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Delaware State Police, PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP), AAA Mid-Atlantic, and the Phillie Phanatic. At the event, the agencies delivered a zero-tolerance message to drivers who were unbuckled.

“Click it or Ticket’ isn’t about issuing citations; it’s about saving lives,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Wearing a seat belt can increase your chances of surviving a crash by 60 percent? A simple click can make a significant difference. So, let’s buckle up and stay safe out there!”

In 2025, there were 9,696 crashes in Pennsylvania where at least one occupant was not wearing a seat belt, resulting in 259 fatalities and 733 suspected serious injuries. It is estimated that 90 percent of unbelted occupants, or 233 people, who were killed in crashes while traveling in passenger vehicles could have survived if they had been buckled up.