Govt: About 45 Million Americans Don't Buckle Up

Govt: About 45 million Americans don't buckle up

News 10NBCGovt: About 45 million Americans don't buckle upThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — The government says about 45 million Americans are not buckling up in their cars. The Transportation Department released its estimate of seat belt use on Monday as it kicked off the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign. ...Vt.

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