Hays Police Department officers are increasing Seatbelt/Child Seat enforcement efforts May 21 through June 3.

Sergeant Mitch Berens says the a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation will be used to fund additional officers on Hays streets to aggressively enforce Kansas traffic laws.  They will be especially alert for occupants who are not properly restrained.

The Hays event is being conducted in accordance with the Kansas Department of Transportation “S.T.E.P.” – Special Traffic Enforcement Program.

Kansas law enforcement officers commenced the annual statewide “Click it. Or ticket.” program Tuesday.  Highway Patrol troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police officers statewide are working overtime now through the Memorial Day weekend specifically to make sure people are buckled up.