Police Plan Roadside Safety Check In 14th District

CHICAGO, IL — Police will be looking for drunken drivers and vehicle violations in the 14th District this weekend. The patrol will start Saturday, March 30, at 7 p.m., and end at 3 a.m. Sunday. The Chicago Police Department does not release the locations of its patrols.

In addition to monitoring traffic for signs of impaired driving, officers will also be on the lookout for safety belt violations and speeding. Police cars will be equipped for speed detection to catch violators.

During roadside safety checks, officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other violations.

The program is conducted year round to ensure drivers are operating their vehicles safely.

"This is part of an ongoing strategy to keep the city streets safe for Chicago’s residents and commuters," CPD said in an alert.

The DUI Saturation Patrol conducted in the Lincoln (20th) District March 23-24 resulted in the following:

• driving under the influence: 2
• unsafe vehicle violations: 53
• seat belt violations: 16
• driver's license violations: 9
• insurance violations: 9
• traffic violations (other) 62

Total citations: 151

• other arrests: 0
• vehicles towed: 4