LITH Police Pull Over 47 Vehicles During Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement

During an increased traffic enforcement effort over the Thanksgiving holiday, Lake in the Hills Police Department officers pulled over 47 vehicles for various violations, police said Monday.

Officers increased enforcement between Nov. 14 and Nov. 28.

“Our main focus was intoxicated motorists, violations of speed restrictions, occupant restraint and distracted driving," said Sgt. Eric Decker.

Of the 47 vehicles pulled over, police made the following arrests and handed out the following citations:

• One driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated
• One driver was arrested for driving while their license suspended
• 20 citations were issued for speeding
• Three people were cited for failure to wear a seatbelt
• 14 other citations were issued for violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code

“We were pleased to see a reduction with intoxicated motorists and compliance with the occupant restraint laws during this campaign," Decker said. "Our goal has always been voluntary compliance with the laws and it appears drivers are getting the message to drive sober, always wear a seatbelt and watching their vehicles speed.”

Lake in the Hills Police will conduct its next campaign in December over the Christmas and New Year's Eve holiday. The campaign will start on Dec. 16 and end on Jan. 2. The primary focus will again be on intoxicated motorists, violations of the speed restrictions, occupant restraint and distracted driving.

We can use as many eyes on the road looking for intoxicated motorists as we can get,” Decker said. “With the help and support from the motoring public we can make the streets safer for everyone.”