Crime & Safety
130 Citations Issued In Orland PD's Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Push
The Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaigns were part of a statewide effort and were funded by a federal grant.
ORLAND PARK, IL — From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, the Orland Park Police Department ramped up patrols for impaired driving and seat belt use, as part of a 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, the Orland Park Police Department reported:
- 39 speeding citations
- 59 occupant restraint citations
- 8 electronic device use citations
- 2 DUI (alcohol and/or drugs) arrests
- 23 other traffic citations
- 4 traffic arrests
"These results reflect our commitment to a safe community," said Orland Park Police Chief, Eric Rossi. "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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The 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 our roads, it’s not a game.
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