Arlington Heights Police Have Special Traffic Enforcements During July Fourth Holiday

Posted June 24, 2014 11:00 pm

Nancy Kluz, Village of Arlington Heights

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Independence Day Holiday. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaigns will run from June 23, 2014 through July 6, 2014.

Enforcement activities will include seatbelt enforcement zones, impaired driving saturation patrols, and a Roadside Safety Checkpoint. The checkpoint will take place on June 27, 2014 on Arlington Heights Road south of Algonquin Road.

Officers working the campaigns will be attempting to identify and cite motorists who choose to drive without using their safety belts, are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or are committing other traffic-related offenses

The campaigns are funded with federal traffic safety funds, which are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation - Division of Traffic Safety.

For additional information, please contact Sergeant Michael Shabez of the Arlington Heights Police Department at (847) 368-5421.

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