The ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign kicks off ahead of Memorial Day weekend

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) begins its ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign Monday ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

According to DPS, 87 people died last year in crashes and more than 1,200 people were hurt because they were not wearing seat belts.

Extra patrols will be out across the state through Sunday, June 4.

The department also stressed the importance of car seat safety, reminding people to make sure your child is in the correct seat and that it is installed correctly.