The Pennsylvania State Police – Reading will take part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign from Monday, November 10 through Sunday, November 30, 2025. The initiative focuses on increasing seat belt use and reducing roadway fatalities caused by unbelted motorists.
Vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with many of those fatalities involving drivers or passengers who were not wearing seat belts. Pennsylvania’s current seat belt usage rate is 87.6 percent, and the department aims to help raise that figure to 89.1 percent by the end of 2025.
As part of the campaign, the department will offer free car seat checks to ensure that child safety seats are properly installed. The checks will be held at Mary’s Shelter, located at 615 Kenhorst Blvd., Reading. No appointment is required.
Car Seat Check Dates and Times:
- Monday, November 10 — 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 12 — 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 13 — 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 20 — 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 25 — 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance installing a car seat or want to verify that their child’s seat meets current safety standards. No appointments are necessary.
