Chicago DUI Checkpoint Alert For Friday, June 12, 2009

Another DUI Checkpoint alert from our office. The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Shakespeare (014) District on North Avenue at Albany. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009 end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

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ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE SHAKESPEARE (014TH) DISTRICT

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Shakespeare (014) District on North Avenue at Albany. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009 end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 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 Harrison (011′”) District on

May 23-24, 2009 resulted in the following:

Driving Under the Influence 8

Open Liquor 1

Insurance Violations 12

Seat Belt Violations 0

Drivers License Violations 13

City Stickers Violations 1

Traffic Violations (Other) 12

Total Citations 47

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