North Yorkshire Police said today it had stopped more than 60 drivers and passengers during a seatbelt action week.
Three children were among those found to be not wearing a seatbelt, something officers described as “deeply concerning”.
It has been a legal requirement in the UK for people to wear seatbelts in cars for decades.
Failure to wear a seatbelt can lead to a £100 fine, which can rise to £500 if convicted in court.
Research shows drivers and passengers aged 17 to 34 are least likely to wear a seatbelt, but most likely to have a crash.
Their chances of dying are two times higher than if they’d worn one.
Sergeant Tim Wilson, who led the campaign, said:
“We enforce the law on seatbelt use every day of the year. But this week-long campaign lets us highlight the issue to people across the county and educate road users alongside the usual enforcement.
“It’s also been an excellent opportunity to work closely with parents and schools across the county.”
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