163 Tickets Issued In July Enforcement Campaign: Aurora Police

AURORA, IL — Aurora police issued a total of 163 tickets during their traffic safety campaign in July.

During the enforcement, which lasted July 6-31, officers aimed to remind drivers to slow down to save lives, officials said in a news release. The Aurora Police Department teamed up with other state and local enforcement agencies to conduct the campaign.

Here's a look at the breakdown of citations issued:

• 133 speeding
• 2 seat belt
• 1 child car seat
• 13 suspended/revoked licenses
• 11 uninsured drivers
• 3 reckless driving

Police also made two drug-related arrests during the traffic safety campaign.

"We continue to urge residents and others traveling through our community to slow down and obey speed limits," Lieutenant McWilliams said in a statement. "The choices you make behind the wheel could help save lives."

The campaign was paid for using federal traffic safety funds the Illinois Department of Transportation granted.