Crime & Safety

Buffalo Grove Police Announce Super Bowl Safety Campaign Results

The enforcement effort ran from Feb. 10 through Feb. 13.

The recent law enforcement campaign in Buffalo Grove was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation
The recent law enforcement campaign in Buffalo Grove was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (NorthShore Updates)

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — A recent Super Bowl traffic safety enforcement campaign in Buffalo Grove was a success, according to local officials. Police issued 11 seat belt citations, along with six other citations, including one arrest for a driver’s license offense.

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" enforcement effort ran from Friday, Feb. 10, through Monday, Feb. 13. The goal was to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure more people buckle up and follow all traffic safety laws.

"Motorists should understand that we are serious about cracking down on impaired driving and seat belt and other traffic safety law violations. We do it to save lives," Buffalo Grove Sergeant Tony Turano said.

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The campaign was paid for with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of a statewide effort.

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