Crime & Safety
80 Cited, 3 Arrested During Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Campaign In Evanston
During the Thanksgiving enforcement period, three people were arrested, and 80 were cited for various traffic violations.
EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston Police Department cited 80 people during the recent Thanksgiving traffic safety campaign period that lasted from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2
During the time period, police arrested three people for traffic violations and issued 23 speeding citations.
“These results reflect our commitment to a safe community,” said Traffic Sergeant Gil Levy. “Impaired is impaired, whether you use alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. Combine that with not wearing a seat belt, and the consequences can be deadly. Please buckle up and plan a sober ride every time.”
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Additionally, police issued citations for the following:
- 12 occupant restraint citations
- 14 electronic device use citations
- 9 no insurance citations
- 22 other traffic citations.
Evanston police joined forces with other state and local law enforcement agencies that participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “It's Not a Game” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. The campaigns are funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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