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ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE CHICAGO LAWN (008TH) DISTRICT

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District at 6450 S. Western Avenue. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 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 Monroe (012th) District on August 1, 2008 resulted in the following:

Driving Under the Influence 5
Open Liquor 0
Insurance Violations 5
Seat Belt Violations 2
Drivers License Violations 9
City Stickers Violations 0
Traffic Violations (Other) 3
Total Citations 24

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