LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — North Las Vegas police are increasing seat belt enforcement through Nov. 30 as part of a statewide campaign aimed at reducing traffic injuries and deaths.
The Joining Forces campaign began Nov. 9 and involves law enforcement agencies across Nevada, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.
Traffic officers will focus on drivers and passengers who are not properly wearing seat belts. They will also emphasize child passenger safety and proper restraints for everyone in a vehicle, police said.
The campaign coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, when more vehicles are expected on the roads.
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“Wearing a seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself in a traffic collision,” NLVPD said. “Through education and proactive enforcement, we want to remind drivers and passengers that taking a few seconds to buckle up can make a lifesaving difference.”
The release cited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures showing that 9,758 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes nationwide in 2024 were not wearing seat belts. It also said 56% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in nighttime crashes that year were unrestrained.
Police reminded motorists to wear seat belts on every trip and to ensure children are secured in appropriate car seats or booster seats based on their age and size.
A grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety funds the campaign, officials explained.
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