Lockport Police Release Holiday Traffic Enforcement Numbers

LOCKPORT, IL – The Lockport Police Department conducted traffic enforcement over the holidays from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, and reminded motorists to drive sober and buckle up as part of the Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The department said it joined the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries and deaths by arresting impaired drivers and issuing seat belt and other vehicle code violations.

During the 16-day mobilization, Lockport Police said it issued: 32 seat belt citations, five uninsured motorists, four speeding citations, six distracted driving, seven other moving violations and one drug arrest.

The Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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