Traffic & Transit
Cops Issue 44 Tickets During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Woodridge
The safety campaign ran March 13 through March 23 with increased patrols throughout the village.
WOODRIDGE, IL — Woodridge police issued 44 tickets during a recent traffic safety campaign that coincided with St. Patrick's Day.
The following tickets were issued during the safety initiative, which ran March 13 through March 23.
- 14 speeding tickets
- 14 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations
- Six seatbelt tickets
- Six tickets for driving without insurance
- Four tickets for distracted driving
“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason—to save lives,” Woodridge Police Chief Tom Stefanson said in a statement.
He added, "Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or another drug, impaired driving puts everyone at risk.”
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