Crime & Safety

OLPD St. Patrick's Holiday Enforcement Nets 156 Seat Belt Citations

Oak Lawn Police Department announces results of 2024 St. Patrick's Day enforcement.

Oak Lawn Police Department announces results of 2024 St. Patrick's Day enforcement.
Oak Lawn Police Department announces results of 2024 St. Patrick's Day enforcement. (Lorraine Swanson | Patch)

OAK LAWN, IL — Oak Lawn police issued 156 seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign. Six were for child safety seat violations.

Along with seatbelt enforcement, citations and arrests were made for speeding, distracted driving and suspended driver’s licenses.

The Oak Lawn Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign.

The safety effort was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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