VCSO Encourages Drivers to Buckle Up

DATE: May 11, 2026 SUBJECT: VCSO Encourages Drivers to Buckle Up RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0511 CONTACT: Major Matt Corn AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies across Indiana in participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 11 through May 31, 2026. During the campaign, deputies will conduct high-visibility patrols focused on seatbelt and child restraint compliance throughout Vanderburgh County. The effort is funded through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The goal of the campaign is to increase seatbelt usage, reduce serious injury crashes, and promote safe driving habits among motorists. In addition to enforcement efforts, deputies will also focus on educating drivers and passengers about the importance of proper seatbelt use and child passenger safety. The Sheriff’s Office hopes the campaign serves as a reminder that traffic safety is a shared responsibility and that simple decisions, such as wearing a seatbelt, can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. “Wearing a seatbelt takes only a few seconds, but it can save your life,” said Sheriff Noah Robinson. “Our deputies see firsthand the difference seatbelts make during serious crashes. We want everyone to make it home safely, and buckling up every trip is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your family. While enforcement is part of this campaign, our primary goal is education and preventing tragedies before they happen.” Indiana law requires all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts, and children must be properly secured in approved child restraint systems. Deputies will use both education and enforcement efforts throughout the campaign period. For more information about traffic safety programs in Indiana, visit Indiana Criminal Justice Institute . Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. -END-