130 Citations Issued In Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement Push: Orland PD

ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park Police last week announced the results of the department's ramped up traffic safety enforcement efforts throughout the holiday season.

Orland Park police teamed up with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies statewide for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. From Dec. 12 through Jan. 5, officers focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and ensuring that motorists were properly buckled.

From rural routes and small-town streets to busy suburban arterials and city expressways, the goal was the same: to prevent crashes and save lives, the department said.

Orland Park police issued 69 citations for no seat belt, 27 citations for speeding, 13 citations for distracted driving, 22 additional citations for other traffic violations. One arrest was also made.

“We can’t stress it enough: impaired driving is a deadly gamble, no matter where you live,” said Police Chief Eric Rossi. “Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or any other drug, driving impaired is illegal, irresponsible and puts lives at risk — yours, your passengers’ and everyone else’s on the road. That’s why we do this.”

The holiday enforcement campaign was administered by IDOT with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is part of Illinois’ “It’s Not a Game” statewide media outreach program.