05/15/2026
Click It or Ticket: Garland Police to Increase Seat Belt Enforcement
From Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 31, the Garland Police Department will join forces with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase enforcement of seat belt and child safety seat violations as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign.
This statewide initiative aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities resulting from crashes involving unrestrained occupants.
Texas law requires all drivers and passengers, including those in the back seat, to wear a seat belt. Violators risk a ticket, with fines and court costs of up to $200 per person.
Additionally, children under the age of eight (8) must be secured in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Drivers who fail to properly restrain children can face fines of up to $250 plus court costs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 91% of Texans buckle up. However, despite the high compliance rate, more than 1,000 unbuckled drivers and passengers lost their lives on Texas roads in 2024.
Let’s do our part and buckle up every time. It’s a simple action that could save your life.
