Crime & Safety
Plainfield Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Plainfield puts a special emphasis on unbuckled drivers, officials said.
PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield police are upping their enforcement of traffic laws around the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
The campaign, focusing on unbuckled drivers, began June 20 and will run through July 7, encompassing three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.
The Plainfield Police Department is joining Illinois State Police and more than 200 police and sheriff's departments for the statewide effort. Wearing seat belts is not only a law but also the best defense against an impaired driver, according to a news release.
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"We're asking all of our residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely," Sgt. Dino Dabezic said in a statement. "Our officers will be working diligently to ensure everyone is buckled up."
The "Click It or Ticket" campaign is paid for using federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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