PRESS RELEASE
August 1st, 2019
For Information Contact: Commander Jim Gandy (630) 530-3050
ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKPOINT THIS WEEKEND
Elmhurst, IL — The Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long traffic enforcement grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The goal of this grant is to save lives by reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through additional enforcement of DUI, speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt laws.
As part of the grant, periodic roadside safety checkpoints are being set up throughout the year with vehicles being stopped at a predetermined interval and checked for violations. These checkpoints have proven to be a significant deterrent to impaired driving.
On Saturday, August 3rd 2019, a roadside safety checkpoint will take place on a major roadway in Elmhurst beginning at 11:00 PM on Saturday night and continuing until 3:00 AM on Sunday morning.
Motorists are always encouraged to drive carefully, to buckle up, and not to drink and drive.
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