The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Harrison (11th) District at 4525 W. Madison. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017.
During roadside safety 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.
This program is conducted year round to ensure drivers are operating their vehicles safely. This is part of an ongoing strategy to keep the city streets safe for Chicago’s residents and commuters.
The Roadside Safety Check conducted in the Calumet (5th) District at 11800 S. Halsted, on December 2-3, 2016 resulted in the following:
Driving Under the Influence 2
Driver’s License Violations 16
Insurance Violations 16
Unsafe Vehicle Violations 5
Safety Belt Violations 4
Traffic Violations (Other) 7
Total Citations 48
Vehicles Towed 8
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