Crime & Safety

Memorial Day Enforcement Yields 87 Tickets: Oswego Police

Officers issued the citations — and made seven arrests — during the two-week campaign encompassing Memorial Day.

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego police released Monday the results of their Memorial Day enforcement campaign, revealing the campaign yielded a total of 87 tickets.

The Oswego Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and other local law enforcement agencies for the campaign that lasted May 16-25.

The "Click It or Ticket" campaign, paid for using federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, focused on seat belt use, speeding and impaired driving.

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These were the results of the enforcement period:

  • 45 seat belt citations
  • 18 speeding citations
  • 16 distracted driving citations
  • 8 other citations
  • 5 traffic arrests
  • 2 warrant arrests

Police said the campaign was a success, citing law enforcement's commitment to roadway safety.

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"Thanks to the efforts of our officers, more drivers and passengers were reminded to buckle up, helping to prevent injuries and save lives," spokesperson Cathy Nevara said in a statement. "Every citation and safety check reinforces the message that seat belts work."

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