Lemont Police Release Results of Fourth of July Crackdown

The made one DUI arrest and issued 31 seat belt citations during the Fourth of July traffic enforcement crackdown.

The mobilization, which ran June 22 through July 4, was part of a national mobilization of law enforcement agencies and highway safety advocates. 

The campaign featured two daytime and two nighttime safety belt enforcement zones, as well as a roadside safety check.

Extra emphasis was given to late­ night hours, as statistics show the highest number of motorists drink and drive and the fewest motorists buckle up during this time of day.

This law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety grants through the Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Traffic Safety and was part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

Breakdown (Safety Belt Enforcement Zones)

• Occupant Protection (Seatbelt) Violation: 27
• Disobeying a Flashing Red Light: 4
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: 1
• Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle: 2

Breakdown (Roadside Safety Check)

• Driving Under the Influence: 1
• Occupant Protection (Seatbelt) Violation: 4
• Expired Vehicle Registration: 2
• Driving with a Revoked/Suspended License: 2
• Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle: 1
• Possession of Marijuana: 2
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: 1
• Defective Rear License Plate Light: 1
• No Front License Plate: 1
• Vehicle Tow Impounds: 4
• Driver's License Confiscated Due to Active Suspension: 1

The Lemont Police receives additional federal funding through the Division of Traffic Safety for Commercial Motor Vehicle speed law enforcement.

Breakdown (June 1-30)

• Hours of Enforcement: 27
• Seatbelt Tickets: 2
• Speeding: 7
• Driver's License Violations: 2
• Various Equipment Violations: 8

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