Monday, November 14, 2016

Special Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Campaigns Underway Through November 28

The Arlington Heights Police Department has started specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Thanksgiving Holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaigns now through November 28, 2016.

Enforcement activities will include numerous seatbelt enforcement zones, impaired driving saturation patrols, and a Roadside Safety Checkpoint. The checkpoint will take place of Friday, November 18, 2016 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 – Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering.



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