Countryside, IL – The Countryside Police Department announced the results of its fall enforcement campaign this week, revealing 24 citations issued during a Halloween safety crackdown aimed at reducing impaired driving and promoting seat belt compliance.
According to Cmdr. Darrell DuRell, the initiative focused on seat belt and child safety seat violations while also addressing speeding and registration offenses. The campaign was part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” programs, which ran from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3.
Law enforcement agencies across Illinois participated in the coordinated effort to enhance roadway safety. Officials say the campaign’s goal was to remove impaired drivers and ensure more motorists and passengers were properly buckled up during the busy Halloween travel period.
The enforcement push was supported by federal highway safety funds administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation. Police credited the program with helping make local roads safer heading into the holiday season.
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