This weekend, Chicago’s Near West Side may see a flurry of flashing lights and police presence as the Chicago Police Department ramps up its efforts to curb impaired driving through a DUI Saturation Patrol. According to a recent
press release
, this operation is set to unfold from Friday, November 8, 2024, starting at 6 p.m., until the early hours of Saturday, reaching its conclusion at 2 a.m.
In an effort to increase road safety and minimize accidents related to alcohol and reckless driving, the patrol’s vigilance will not just stop at hunting for signs of DUI – it will also keep an eye out for speeding drivers, safety belt violations including monitoring for the unhindered passage of vehicles that observe the laws of the road, forgetting not the diligence required to apprehend those escaping notice under the subtle guise of legal conformity. Additionally, the Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile Unit, a tool for expediting DUI charges, will potentially be in operation, providing on-site services that may include issuing Individual Recognizance Bonds (I-Bonds).
Statistical evidence from the previous week’s DUI Saturation Patrol, which took place in the 1st (Central) District, underscores a proactive drive for safety but also offers up a curious reflection on driver behavior. The police reported zero incidents of DUI and open liquor violations during that period; meanwhile, they counted 15 speed violations and issued a total of 40 citations, an official summary shows.
Officers will continue their surveillance for other infractions, including distracted driving and the lack of proper child seating, hoping that their efforts yield a safer environment for all who traverse the busy corridors of Chicago’s roads.
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