Police report success in latest roadway safety campaign

June 13, 2011 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #6 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on child restraint, seatbelt, speeding, and alcohol related violations.

The campaign ran from May 13-30, 2011 and resulted in 209 citations being issued; 32 for seatbelt and child restraint violations, and 2 violations for driving under the influence.

Campaign #6 was the sixth of eight overall campaigns funded by the grant which runs through Sept. 30, 2011. This grant provides sworn police officers funding for additional hours dedicated to traffic enforcement for child restraint, seatbelt, speeding, and alcohol related violations.

Campaign # 7 will begin on June 17, 2011 and run through July 4, 2011. A continuing effort will be made citywide to make roadways safer by enforcing these violations and educating the public.