DuPage Cops Arrest 5, Dole Out 38 Speeding Tickets Over Holidays

Wheaton IL

05 January, 2022

4:45 PM

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WHEATON, IL — The DuPage County Sheriff's Office made five arrests and doled out dozens of tickets during its recent winter holiday crackdown. Police increased patrols from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3 to target seatbelt violations and distracted and impaired driving. Extra emphasis was given to patrols during late-night hours, a news release said . The following citations were by DuPage Sheriff's Office during the crackdown: 38 speeding tickets 10 tickets for lack of insurance 2 citations for expired license plates 2 citations for improper lane usage 1 ticket for disobeying a traffic control device 1 ticket for improperly passing an emergency vehicle 1 citation for distracted driving The agency's increased enforcement was part of a statewide initiative funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation.