Memorial Day weekend roadside safety checks in West Chicago

Posted May 20, 2012 11:00 pm

Rosemary Mackey

West Chicago, Illinois: May 21, 2012 - A roadside safety check will be conducted by the West Chicago Police Department and the DuPage County Sheriff's Department during the Memorial Day weekend. This roadside safety check is part of a statewide enforcement effort over the holiday weekend to make our communities safer.

Safety checks are conducted to promote the safety and well being of the motoring public and to provide a deterrent for those who might violate the Illinois Vehicle Code or West Chicago City Ordinances.

The safety check will be used to detect persons who are operating a motor vehicle with defective equipment, driving without a license, have no proof of insurance, or are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Plans have been established to conduct the check during hours which will provide the maximum opportunity for detection and apprehension of motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

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