Crime & Safety
Over 100 Seat Belt Citations in Click it or Ticket Campaign
The campaign went from May 10 - May 27 with an emphasis on seat belt enforcement.
The following release was issued by the Oswego Police Department:
From May 10 – May 27, 2013, IDOT supported enforcement to remind motorists to buckle up both day and night during the “Click it or Ticket” seat belt enforcement mobilization.
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The Oswego Police Department joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois in this annual effort to get more motorists to buckle up and save more lives.
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During the campaign the Oswego Police Department issued:
- 114 seat belt citations
- 1 child safety seat citation
- 2 fugitives apprehended
- 2 suspended/revoked license
- 5 uninsured motorists
- 9 speeding citations
The annual click it or ticket mobilization may be over in Oswego and Kendall County, but that is no excuse to stop using your seat belt.
“Our officers are out all year long. If you or your passengers are caught not wearing a seat belt, day or night, you will be cited for the safety violation,” said Capt. Jeff Burgner.
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