Another Chicago DUI “no probable cause necessary” checkpoint this weekend.  Be careful out there, folks.

ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE WENTWORTH (002ND) DISTRICT

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Wentworth (002nd) District at Garfield at Perry. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 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 Englewood (007th) District on October 24, 2009 resulted in the following:

Driving Under the Influence 12
Open Liquor 3
Insurance Violations 9
Seat Belt Violations 0
Drivers License Violations 20
City Stickers Violations 1
Traffic Violations (Other) 14
Total Citations 59