DUI, Seat Belt Police Patrols Set For Arlington Heights

From The City of Arlington Heights: The Arlington Heights Police Department will begin specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Labor Day holiday from August 21 - September 5, 2017. The two enforcement campaigns will relate to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”. Enforcement activities will include numerous seatbelt enforcement zones, impaired driving saturation patrols, and a Roadside Safety Checkpoint. The checkpoint will take place of Friday, August 25th, 2017 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 – Division of Transportation Safety.

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