Traffic & Transit

99 Citations Issued By Plainfield Police During July 4 Campaign

Among tickets issued, police also made one warrant arrest during the campaign period that lasted from June 16 to July 5.

Plainfield police are joining Illinois State Police and more than 200 other local agencies in the effort surrounding Independence Day.
Plainfield police are joining Illinois State Police and more than 200 other local agencies in the effort surrounding Independence Day. (Emily Rosca/Patch)

PLAINFIELD, IL — During Plainfield police's Fourth of July enforcement campaign that targeted impaired and unbuckled drivers, officers issued 99 citations and made one warrant arrest, officials announced Monday.

The safety campaign encompassed three weekends, starting July 16 and lasting through the early morning hours on July 5.

Below is a breakdown of types of citations issued:

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  • 16 speeding
  • 2 distracted driving
  • 2 driving with suspended license
  • 20 other citations

Plainfield police are joining Illinois State Police and more than 200 other local agencies in the effort, highlighting "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," "Drive High Get a DUI," and "Click It or Ticket" programs.

Find out what's happening in Plainfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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