Oak Lawn Police Ramp Up Patrols To Reduce Speeding Throughout July

OAK LAWN, IL — Oak Lawn police are stepping up patrols to reduce speeding, which should curtail some of the NASCAR driving down Cicero, 87th, 111th and Harlem, as well as the current trend of cars pulling out in front of you from shopping centers and McDonald’s.

Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding and other traffic violations on village roadways and streets.

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“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving. No matter how safe of a driver you think you may be, speeding is dangerous,” said Sgt. Nick Kumke, of the Oak Lawn Police Department. “Speed limits aren’t a suggestion – they are the law.”

Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver’s ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects or unexpected curves.

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During the speed limit enforcement campaign, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits. Offenders will be stopped and ticketed, especially on neighborhood streets, school zones, or main roads, where many speed-related crashes occur. The goal is to save lives.

Drivers can expect a ticket from Oak Lawn police if they are spotted speeding. Stepped-up patrols will be seen throughout Oak Lawn and the state July 6-31.

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OLPD is partnering with IDOT, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies to step up traffic safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding. The speed enforcement effort is part of the “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign and is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by IDOT. It also supports IDOT’s broader “It’s Not a Game” campaign.