(KNSI) – Law enforcement on the lookout for unbuckled Minnesotans around the busy Memorial Day driving season found fewer infractions this year compared to 2023.
The number of seat belt tickets written from May 20th to June 2nd fell by 460 versus the same campaign a year ago, from 2,382 to 1,922. The drop came even as more Americans were on the road for the busy holiday weekend stretch than any year since 2005. The Minnesota State Patrol St. Cloud district issued 113 citations, the third most of any agency in Greater Minnesota behind the Virginia and Rochester regions.
Director Mike Hanson says the campaign is done to save lives. He stresses, “If any of the more than 1,900 people cited had been in a crash, they may not be here today. It’s easy, it’s smart and it’s the law. Wear your seat belt and get home safe.”
Officials say wearing a seat belt is the single easiest way to protect yourself in a crash.
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