Gurnee, Illinois – Gurnee police made 21 traffic stops during Super Bowl weekend enforcement patrols.
According to the Gurnee Police Department, officers conducted extra patrols from Feb. 6 through Feb. 9 as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns aimed at reducing impaired and unsafe driving.
Police reported issuing nine seatbelt citations and six speeding tickets during the enforcement period. Officers also cited two drivers for distracted driving violations and identified one driver operating on a suspended, revoked or unlicensed status. Four additional violations were recorded.
The department stated the patrols were designed to improve roadway safety and deter impaired driving, whether involving alcohol, cannabis or other substances.
Super Bowl weekend is historically associated with increased travel and gatherings, prompting law enforcement agencies across Illinois to increase traffic enforcement visibility.
The enforcement period ran from Thursday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 9.
Traffic safety campaigns often focus on seatbelt use, impaired driving prevention and distracted driving awareness, particularly during high-traffic holidays and major events. The department encouraged motorists to plan for a safe ride and avoid driving under the influence.
For Lake County commuters and younger drivers attending gatherings, enforcement campaigns can mean increased patrol presence on local roadways.
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