FAQ
What happens When You Report a Vehicle to the Better Safe Than Sorry Program?
The registered owner of the vehicle reported to the Better Safe Than Sorry program receives a reminder letter from the Washington State Patrol along with educational information on the law and the proper ways to protect children in the car.
Will The Person I Report Get a Ticket?
No, the vehicles reported to the Better Safe Than Sorry Program will not receive a ticket. This program is designed to educate, not issue tickets.
Will the information be available to their employer or end up in their driving record?
No, information obtained from this program will not be available to the registered owner's insurance company or employer. This information DOES NOT become part of the individual driver's file.
Who operates this program?
Better Safe Than Sorry is a cooperative program of the Washington State Patrol, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Safety Restraint Coalition.
Where can I get information to give to others to let them know about this program?
Click here to download, print, and share a poster that explains how to report unbuckled children and what information is needed for the report. Click here to download and print a bookmark to carry with you that shows the information needed to report an unbuckled child.
Quantities of bookmarks or 8 1/2 x 11 posters about the program may be obtained free of charge for distribution within Washington State. WE ARE SORRY, but THESE MATERIALS MAY ONLY BE MAILED TO RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON STATE. To order, call (425) 828-8975 or within Washington State 1-800-282-5587 or email us at: info@800bucklup.org
