Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement Crackdown Nets 59 Arrests

The made four impaired-driving arrests and 55 other significant arrests during the Memorial Day traffic enforcement crackdown.

The mobilization, which ran May 11 through May 28, was part of a national mobilization of law enforcement agencies and highway safety advocates. 

The campaign featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities, including a strategic media campaign and additional enforcement activity.

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 (Memorial Day 2012)

• Driving Under the Influence: 2
• Occupant Protection (Seatbelt) Violation: 31
• Felony Arrests: 3
• Warrant Arrests: 3
• Driving with a Revoked/Suspended License: 13
• No Valid Driver's License: 5
• Uninsured Motorist: 18
• Speeding: 66
• Drug Arrests: 3
• Other Arrests: 17
• Other Moving Violations: 43
• Registration Offenses: 16
• Equipment Violation: 14
• Underage Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Liquor: 11

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

Breakdown (May 1-31)

• Hours of Enforcement: 18
• Traffic Stops Made: 11
• Total Tickets Issued: 13
• Seatbelt Tickets: 3
• Speeding: 7
• Other Violations: 3

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