 The Illinois State Police issued nearly 17,650 citations and written
warnings over the six-day period this year. In addition, troopers
made 160 DUI arrests and provided assistance to more than 2,100
motorists. In the four fatal crashes handled by the state police,
none of the four people killed was wearing a safety belt.The
Illinois State Police participated in several enforcement
initiatives aimed to arrest impaired drivers and reduce fatalities
during the Fourth of July weekend, including roadside safety checks,
underage drinking enforcement details and saturation patrols
focusing on safety belt and speed enforcement. The Illinois State
Police and Illinois Department of Transportation combined for an
aggressive enforcement and education campaign to remind motorists to
buckle up and keep impaired drivers off the road.
[Illinois
State Police District 9 news release]
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