From staff reports
Pennsylvania State Troopers are participating in the “Click It or Ticket” traffic enforcement program from today through Sunday, Dec. 8, according to a news release from the police.
During this program, police adopt a “zero-tolerance policy” toward a violation of the state’s seat belt and child passenger restraint laws. In conjunction with this aggressive enforcement, the release said, police in Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties will be conducting regulatory checkpoints and child safety seat checkpoints.
Free checks on child seats
During the same two-week period, the state police will conduct free child passenger safety seat checks and will give instructions on how to correct any problems with the restraints. These safety checks will take place at the following locations:
– In Forest County,on Dec. 4, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Marienville Volunteer Fire Company, 106 N. Forest St. For appointments, call (814)927-5253.
– In Jefferson County, on Dec. 4, Dec. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m., Punxsutawney Central Fire Department, 301 East Mahoning St., Punxsutawney. For appointments, call (814)938-0510.