PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 16, 2019
For Information Contact:
Commander Jim Gandy (630) 530-3050
ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS SATURDAY
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 and seatbelt laws.
The purpose of this grant is to have extra officers on patrol looking for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations, and distracted drivers. The majority of extra enforcement will take place during the overnight hours, which is statistically the most dangerous time to be on the roadway. Extra officers will be on duty starting Thursday, August 15, continuing through September 3.
In addition, a Roadside Safety Checkpoint will take place on a major roadway in Elmhurst on Saturday, August 17, from 11:00 PM-3:00 AM Sunday morning.
Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and to always buckle up. Motorists who plan on drinking should make alternate driving arrangements. Citizens are also encouraged to contact police if they see a vehicle that appears to be driven by an intoxicated driver.
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