Results of West Chicago's July 4th Roadway Safety Campaigns, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over & Click It Or Ticket

Posted July 10, 2013 11:00 pm

Rosemary Mackey

West Chicago, Illinois: July 11, 2013 - "The West Chicago Police Department made (0) drunk-driving arrests and issued (23) seat belt citations during the recent July 4th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators,” said Sergeant Spencer Kroning.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk drivers off our roadways and encourage seat belt use, especially during late-night hours.

The West Chicago Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement agencies in conducting the crackdown campaign featuring high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including a media campaign and additional police activity. During the month of June, the Officers from the West Chicago Police Department made 5 DUI arrests and issued a total of 413 Traffic citations in an effort to keep our roads safe.

Extra emphasis was given to the late-night hours when statistics show the highest number of motorists drink and drive and the fewest buckle up.

The recent law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety and is part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.

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