South Barrington police release data from road safety crackdown

South Barrington police arrested three people and ticketed dozens of others during an Independence Day safety campaign that ran June 19 through July 6, authorities announced Thursday.

One arrestee was driving while impaired, police said, and another had a suspended license. The third was wanted on a warrant.

Officers issued 50 tickets for seat belt violations, 48 for distracted driving, seven for speeding and 30 for other issues, police said.

More than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state participated in similar campaigns.