The rollover simulator, purchased with $25,000 from the federal government, will be used in schools and brought to public gatherings to help the police drive home the point of the importance of seat belts.

Col. Brendan Doherty, superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, said in the "Click it or Ticket" campaign, there will be 'zero tolerance' for mototrists who do not buckle up."

In Rhode Island, failure to wear a seat belt is a secondary offense for people over 18 years of age. That means a police officer cannot pull over an adult driver for not wearing a seat belt, but can cite an adult driver who's stopped for another offense such as speeding or running a stop sign.

A police officer can pull over a car if the officer spots somebody under the age of 18 who isn't wearing a seatbelt.

Today's demonstration was presented by the state Department of Transportation, the Rhode Island State Police and local law officials.