As millions of motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois law enforcement will be working around the clock to make sure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving safely. The Berwyn Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The goal of this high-visibility effort is to reduce motor vehicle crashes and resulting injuries and fatalities. According to IDOT, the statewide seat-belt usage rate is at 93.8 percent. Drivers and passengers can expect a ticket from the Berwyn Police if they are spotted without a seat belt. Stepped-up patrols and seat belt enforcement zones will be seen throughout Berwyn and the state Nov. 17th through 27th. Last year, 11 people died on Illinois roads during the long holiday weekend from 6 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to 5:59 a.m. the following Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s research indicates that proper seat-belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passengers by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to severe injury by 50 percent. The Click It or Ticket enforcement effort is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.