Cornell Police patrols are out in full force to vigorously enforce seat belt laws during the ninth annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign, running now through June 6.

Cornell Police enforce vehicle and traffic laws year-round, but during the campaign, extra road patrols are assigned, checkpoints are set up and Cornell Police show zero tolerance for motorists who fail to use their seat belts.

Under state law, all front-seat occupants of a motor vehicle -- and all occupants under 16 years old -- must be properly restrained by seat belts or child-safety seats.

The "Click It or Ticket" campaign is designed to promote safety and demonstrate the university's commitment to the state's "Buckle Up New York" campaign. Since the campaign's inception in 2001, seat belt use by the public driving on campus has increased to 96 percent from 69 percent.

Cornell Police participation in the annual "Click It or Ticket" effort is made possible by funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.