Seat-Belt Violations Plunge From Triple Digits In OLPD's Thanksgiving Traffic Campaign

OAK LAWN, IL — Seat belt violations plunged from the triple digits to 85 in the Oak Lawn Police Department’s recent Thanksgiving traffic mobilization. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2.

Oak Lawn police wrote a total 116 tickets during the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and save lives.

Enforcement focused on seat-belt use, speeding, distraction, and alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, including cannabis. During the campaign, Oak Lawn police reported:

07 speeding citations
85 occupant restraint citations
01 electronic device use citations
01 DUI (alcohol and/or drugs) arrests
18 other traffic citations
03 traffic arrests
01 criminal arrests

“These results reflect our commitment to a safe community,” said Sgt. Nick Kumke., of the Oak Lawn Police Department. “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.”

This Thanksgiving enforcement effort is supported by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation and aligns with Illinois’ statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click It or Ticket” and “It’s Not a Game” campaigns — because on Illinois roads, it’s not a game.

Oak Lawn Police Issue 116 Citations During Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign