Advisory: ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE MONROE (12th) DISTRICT
Roadside Safety Check
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Monroe (12th) District at 2451 S. Ashland Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
During roadside checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other violations as noted below.
“The program is designated to apprehend drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said Superintendent, Garry F. McCarthy. “It also offers an opportunity to issue citations to drivers who are otherwise a hazard to themselves and others on the public way.”
The Roadside Safety Check conducted in the Grand Crossing (3rd) District on February 3-4, 2012 resulted in the following:
Driving Under the Influence 8
Other Citations 14
Total Citations 22
Non-Traffic Arrests 2 (Possession of Cannabis)
Vehicles Towed 9
