Click It or Ticket: Why Buckling Up in Benbrook Matters.

Benbrook drivers, here’s a friendly reminder that could save your life: buckle up, every ride, every time.

The Texas Department of Transportation is cracking down with its Click It or Ticket campaign, running May 19 through June 1, alongside stepped-up enforcement from law enforcement across the state.

This isn’t just about avoiding a fine. It’s about protecting yourself and your loved ones. In 2024 alone, more than 1,000 people died in Texas crashes because they weren’t wearing a seat belt — and nearly 60% of those deaths happened at night.

Tragedies like the one faced by Polk County Deputy Caleb Boyer, who lost a leg after being thrown from his car in a crash, are a sobering reminder that no one is invincible. Buckling up takes seconds but can mean the difference between life and death.

Texas law requires everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt. Kids under 8 must be in a safety or booster seat unless they’re taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Not following the law can lead to fines up to $250 plus court costs — but the real cost is the risk to life.

Since 2002, the Click It or Ticket campaign has saved thousands of lives and prevented over 148,000 serious injuries. It’s part of the broader Drive Like a Texan initiative, encouraging drivers to be kind, courteous and safe.

Bottom line: make buckling up a habit. It’s one of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself and others on the road.

Learn more at DriveLikeATexan.com.