'Click It or Ticket It' enforcement begins Monday

Summer always brings with it a big increase in traffic accidents. So Oklahoma area police departments are sending a message to anyone behind the wheel. <br/><br/>Broken Arrow Police Sgt Ed Ferguson:

Thursday, May 20th 2004, 10:19 am

By: News On 6

Summer always brings with it a big increase in traffic accidents. So Oklahoma area police departments are sending a message to anyone behind the wheel.

Broken Arrow Police Sgt Ed Ferguson: "We're here today to tell motorists the warning period is over. Starting Monday, law enforcement across the state will be actively enforcing restraint laws.â€

Itâ€™s part of a nationwide crackdown on seatbelt use. The Click it or Ticket program kicks off this coming Monday. â€œBeginning May 24th through June 6th, motorists will see a substantial increase in seatbelt tickets across the state and across the nation."

Officers say they'll be keeping an even closer eye on SUV's and pickup trucks.