AG Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) announced today that New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the statewide 2025 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. 

The state’s annual observational survey showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear a seat belt. The increase reflects one of the strongest post-campaign compliance gains in recent years and places New Jersey well above the most recently reported national seat belt usage rate of 91.2%. 

“Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to ensuring that this message gets through to New Jersey drivers.  Nearly 95% of New Jersey drivers and front-seat passengers are buckling up—and that’s a marked increase over the previous year. These gains reflect the dedication of our law enforcement officers, our public education campaigns, and the strong partnership among agencies committed to preventing traffic fatalities.” – A