Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have learned of another drunk driving checkpoint this weekend.

ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE MONROE (12TH) DISTRICT

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Monroe (012th) District at 2451 S. Ashland. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009.

During roadside checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other violations as noted below.

“The program is designated to apprehend drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said Superintendent Jody Weis. “It also offers an opportunity to issue citations to drivers who are otherwise a hazard to themselves and others on the public way.”

The Roadside Safety Check conducted in the Deering (009th) District on July 17-18 2009 resulted in the following:

Driving Under the Influence 10
Open Liquor 5
Insurance Violations 15
Seat Belt Violations 2
Drivers License Violations 21
City Stickers Violations 1
Traffic Violations (Other) 14
Total Citations 68

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