Frmo the Crystal Lake Police Department:

Crystal Lake Police releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Crystal Lake, IL – The Crystal Lake Police Department made 2 impaired driving arrests and issued 7 seat belt and child safety seat citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort.

During the mobilization, the Department:

 Stopped 57 motorists for traffic violations
 Issued a total of 43 traffic citations which included:
 12 citations for speeding
 16 citations for unlawful use of an electronic communications device
 6 citations for other moving violations and equipment
 7 citations for occupant protection
 2 citation for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle
 16 warning citations were issued
 In addition, 2 persons were arrested for the following offenses:
 2 adults for DUI alcohol and for having a BAC over .08
 1 adult for Endangering the life and safety of a child.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up.

The enforcement campaign took place from Nov. 22 through Dec. 2.

During the mobilization, extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when statistics show the most unbuckled and impaired driving fatalities occur.