Crime & Safety

More Than 2 Dozen Tickets Issued During Memorial Day In DuPage County

The Memorial Day safety campaign was part of ongoing statewide initiatives to promote seatbelt safety.

DUPAGE COUNTY — DuPage County deputies issued more than two dozen citations during their Memorial Day safety initiative.

The following tickets were given:

  • 15 speeding tickets
  • Four tickets for driving without insurance
  • One ticket for driving with a suspended license

"We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason — to save lives," DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said in a statement.

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The Memorial Day safety campaign was part of the ongoing statewide "Click It or Ticket" initiative.

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