Crime & Safety

Algonquin Releases Results From Halloween Traffic Details

The local police department arrested one for drunken driving and issued 22 seat belt and child safety seat citations.

Press release from Algonquin Police Department:

Nov. 13, 2020

The Algonquin Police Department made one impaired driving arrest and issued 22 seat belt and child safety seat citations during the recent Halloween enforcement effort.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from October 17 through November 2.

Extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when statistics show the most unbuckled and impaired driving fatalities occur.

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The recent law enforcement campaign was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.


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