A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department:
The Crystal Lake Police Department has Completed the 2014 Holiday Crackdown to Save Lives
The Crystal Lake Police Department recently completed its participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Programconducted for the holiday season.
Numerous Law Enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort from December 19th through January 4th save lives by encouraging motorists to refrain from electronic communication violations, drinking and driving, and to buckle up during late-night hours.
During the mobilization, the Department:
Stopped an additional 69 motorists for traffic violations
Issued a total of 48 additional traffic citations, which included:
- 24 citations for unlawful use of an electronic communications device
- 8 citations for speeding
- 7 citations for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle
- 5 citations for failure to wear a seat belt
- 4 citations for other moving violations and equipment
In addition, 3 drivers were arrested for the following offenses:
- 2 drivers for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license
- 1 driver for DUI alcohol
The recent law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety and is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.
The Crystal Lake Police Department will participate in such campaigns in the future, and encourages motorists to buckle up their seatbelts every time-every trip, don’t use cellphones or other electronic communications devices unless hands-free, and never drive intoxicated.
How’s “The Pillsbury Dough Boy?”
Just asking.
Crystal Lake seems to go overboard on these stops.
Stepped up enforcement netted 1 DUI arrest in 17 days.
I’m sure that made our roads MUCH safer over the holiday season (sarcasm).
Money well spent I’m sure.
It’s getting worse, not better.
Please, some good guy in law enforcement step up and stop this nonsense.
PDs are no different than lawmakers now.
They’re in it for themselves under the ruse that they’re there to help others….as their communities no longer trust them.
How sad.
69 total stops
* 24/34. – 78% unlawful electronics (I’m guessing this is texting and drive or distracted driving)
* 8/11. – 59% speeding
* 7/10. – 14% uninsured
* 5/7. – 25% seat belt
* 4/5. – 8% moving violation/equipment
* 2/2. – 9% invalid/no license
* 1/1. – 45% DUI
Arguably the new “drunk-driving” is distracted/texting driving.
It’s likely even worse that drinking and driving because there can be long periods of time when the driver’s eyes are off the road.
The CLPD goes overboard on everything they do.
They need to clean house.
Let’s just say, their professional demeanor does nothing to unite our community, the City, or the police department.
Get a clue people!
Danny Boy, you are “NOT” part of the solution.
Now, get your act together brotha!
The PD marching orders comes right from the City Manager who demands enforcement be conducted to generate revenue.
FACT
Bill, if that is the case then someone should be looking at that City Manager.
Also remember that no matter what the City Manager says by Il. State law the officer has discretion
whether to arrest or ticket, etc.
The City Manager can not tell you an unlawful order.
Go after the source that is causing the harassment.
Really?
Hmmmm “The City Manager cannot tell you an unlawful order”
Yep, they need to clean house over there…
Pack your bags boys!