Watch the Road and its partnering agency, the California Highway Patrol, urge you to take caution on the road this holiday weekend: Don’t forget to buckle up! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 38 people who are not buckled up are killed in motor vehicle crashes each day. Teens, young adults, men and nighttime riders are least likely to buckle up.

Fines for failing to buckle up have increased to $142 for first-time offenders in California. For children under 16, the penalty can reach $445. Keep your family safe on the road. Day or night, don’t forget: Watch the Road!

To learn more about the state and national "Click It or Ticket" campaigns, visit the California Highway Patrol or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.