DeKalb County, IL – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported dozens of traffic citations during its annual holiday safety enforcement campaign, which ran from December 12 through January 5. The initiative, part of Illinois’ “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” programs, aimed to reduce impaired and distracted driving during the busy travel season.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies issued 37 seat belt citations, 5 speeding tickets, 9 distracted driving citations, 32 other traffic-related citations, 4 traffic arrests, and 3 child restraint violations over the course of the campaign.
Lt. Ryan Pettengell emphasized the importance of enforcement efforts, stating that “impaired driving is a deadly gamble, no matter where you live.” He added that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any drug remains illegal and dangerous for all motorists.
The campaign was conducted in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It was part of Illinois’ statewide “It’s Not a Game” outreach program designed to prevent crashes and save lives.
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