THE DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT NUMBERS

 

 The Decatur Police Department made 22 impaired driving arrests and issued 15 seat belt and child safety seat citations during the recent holiday enforcement effort. Decatur Police also took the following enforcement actions.

 2 fugitives apprehended

 14 suspended/revoked licenses

 13 speeding citations

 1 reckless driving citation

 50 miscellaneous citations

     Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this effort to save lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3. During the mobilization, extra emphasis was placed on enforcement during late-night hours, when statistics show the most unbuckled and impaired driving fatalities occur. The holiday enforcement effort was made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.