19-04 St Patrick's Day Post News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/4/2019
CONTACT: Ofc. Yager #70
Oak Brook Releases St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Numbers
Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement
March 17-19th, reminding motorists to buckle up and not drive impaired, day or night, as part of
the nationwide Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The Oak
Brook Police Department joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to
reduce highway deaths by issuing citations to unbuckled motorists and arresting impaired
drivers.
During the 3-day mobilization, Oak Brook issued:
• 1 DUI arrests
• 2 suspended/revoked licenses
• 4 speeding citations
The annual campaign may be over in Oak Brook, but that isn’t an excuse to stop buckling up.
Not wearing your seat belt is a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop you and
issue a citation for that alone. All vehicle occupants, regardless of seating position, are required
to wear a properly adjusted seat belt.
“Our officers are out year-round. If you or your passengers are caught not wearing a seat belt,
you will be cited for the violation,” said Chief Kruger. “If you drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs, you will be arrested.”
The Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort is funded with
federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Date 4/4/2019 @ 1100