Chicago DUI Checkpoint Set For May 22nd

Our Chicago DUI Attorneys have learned about another DUI checkpoint set up for this weekend.

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the South Chicago (004) District at 9100 S Stony Island. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2009 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 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.

See below for more information and check back here next week for more DUI checkpoint alerts.

ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE

SOUTH CHICAGO (004^Th) DISTRICT

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the South Chicago (00e) District at 9100 S Stony Island. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2009 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 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. “4 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 Wentworth (002^nd) District on May 9, 2008 resulted in the following:

Driving Under the Influence 9

Open liquor 4

Insurance Violations 5

Seat Belt Violations 4

Drivers License Violations 14

City Stickers Violations 4

Traffic Violations (Other) 11

Total Citations 51