If you are driving this holiday weekend, there is a good chance you will notice more police cruisers parked along highways, extra traffic stops, and flashing patrol lights near busy travel routes. Across the country, law enforcement agencies are dramatically increasing seat belt enforcement as part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign tied to Memorial Day travel.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s annual campaign runs from May 11 through May 31, 2026, with many states conducting high-visibility patrols specifically during the holiday travel period. As millions of Americans hit the road this weekend, authorities say seat belt enforcement is becoming a major public safety focus because too many crash fatalities still involve unbuckled drivers and passengers. Here’s what you need to know as the celebrations continue this weekend.
