Champaign Co. Sheriff shares Memorial Day seatbelt enforcement results
The grant-funded traffic detail focused specifically on seat belt enforcement over Memorial Day weekend. During the enforcement efforts, deputies conducted 12 traffic stops which resulted in 13 traffic citations being issued and one arrest for aggravated DUI and possession of a controlled substance.
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Additionally, Heuerman is reminding drivers that the privilege of operating a vehicle requires full and unimpaired attention to ensure safe operation of that vehicle.
'Get a designated driver if your plans include possible intoxication, don't violate speed limits or otherwise drive recklessly, don't text and drive, and always buckle up!' Heuerman said in a press release.
The traffic detail was able to be carried out through federal highway safety funds distributed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the Illinois-wide 'Click It or Ticket' campaign.
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