It's estimated one in five drivers on the roads today do not buckle their seatbelt.

It's a statistic that worries Kentucky State Police troopers, but there's an effort taking place to protect drivers hitting the roads this summer.

"With any job, you have some risks, some dangers," says Trooper Larry Davis.

Trooper Davis says speeding is generally not a problem for Bowling Green.

"It comes and it goes, depending on the time of the day," adds Trooper Davis. "People trying to make it to work real early in the morning, people trying to make it home in the afternoon."

With the summer season kicking off, that could change.

"During the summer, you've got more traffic on the road, you have more vacationers in the area, which would increase the number of speeders," Trooper Davis explains.

Starting next week, Trooper Davis will be out on patrol longer than usual, while being paid for the extra time by a Transportation Department grant.

"This federal money that is coming to Kentucky law enforcement; it's overtime that we're working, in addition to the 40 hour schedule we have to work," says Trooper Terry Alexander. "We've been instructed that it is strictly for aggressive drivers, speeding, especially the seat belt usage."

Does this grant mean Kentucky State Police will be writing more tickets?

"This is man hours that we're actually out there working," Trooper Alexander explains. "It's not based on how many citations you write, it's based on how many hours over your 40 hour work schedule that you work."

According to Trooper Davis, it's an effort that'll just keep a safe area, even more safe. "We're out here. We'll show a presence. Hopefully, we'll deter a lot of speeders from speeding," Trooper Davis concludes.

According to Trooper Terry Alexander, seatbelt use in Kentucky has gone up 70% since the Click it or Ticket Campaign came in place five years ago.

From May 19th until June 1st, Kentucky State Police are going to be working overtime as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket effort. According to KSP, the days leading up to the summer season can be the most dangerous.