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Illinois State Police make more than 100 arrests/citations in May roadside checks

Results of actions in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties

By Judy Harvey
Illinois State Police vehicle sits at the Speed Catches Up With You speed awareness campaign on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in Joliet.

Illinois State Police vehicle sits at the Speed Catches Up With You speed awareness campaign on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf)

Illinois State Police Troop 3 Cmdr. Capt. Patrick Manno announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties in May.

The following enforcement violations were reported:

  • Driving under the influence citations – other alcohol/drug citations: 1
  • Occupant restraint offenses: 19
  • Registration offenses: 39
  • Driver’s license offenses: 35
  • Insurance violations: 31
  • Total citations/arrests: 113
  • Total written warnings: 88

Alcohol and drug impairment are estimated to be a factor in more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, according to Illinois State Police.

There is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes in the U.S., according to agency.

“The roadside safety checks are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road,” according to the announcement from state police.

The project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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