Buckle up!

     Whittier Police will be on the lookout for drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts during November 17 to 30.

     "The Click It or Ticket campaign has shown that Californians have gotten the message that seat belts work," said Police Chief David Singer in a statement. "But hundreds still are dying every year because they didn't buckle up. Our officers will not accept excuses or give warnings. It really is Click It or Ticket."

     If stopped and found to be in violation, officers will issue citations without warning. Tickets for a first violations range from $80 to $91 for adults and $330 to $401 for children under age 16, depending on the county.

     More than 280 law enforcement agencies statewide will be participating in this year's Click It or Ticket mobilization.

     Funding was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.