Traffic safety campaign continues in W. Chicago

The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign No. 3 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, which ran from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6, resulted in 84 citations being issued; 13 for seatbelt and child restraint violations, and 2 violations for driving under the influence.

Campaign No. 3 was the third of eight overall campaigns funded by the grant which runs through Sept. 30. This grant provides sworn police officers funding for additional hours dedicated to traffic enforcement for child restraint, seatbelt, speeding, and alcohol related violations.

Campaign No. 4 will begin on March 11 and run through March 20. A continuing effort will be made citywide to make roadways safer by enforcing these violations and educating the public.