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Holiday Crackdown: 15 Arrested, Nearly 100 Ticketed

The Palatine Police Department made 15 arrests and issued nearly 100 tickets during the Labor Day Holiday Traffic Safety Crackdown Campaign.

Rachel Glaser, Neighbor
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The Palatine Police Department made 15 arrests and issued nearly 96 tickets in about two and a half weeks. 

Part of the , the Palatine Police Department increased patrols and saturated the streets to get drunken drivers off roadways and may sure all drivers and occupants use seat belts.

Through a traffic saftey grant, IDOT supplied funds to boost the number of uniformed Palatine Police officers on the roadways enforcing traffic laws from August 17 through Sept. 3.

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The following is a summary of the results for the crackdown campaign:

Driving Under the Influence – 6 arrests (avg. BAC of .16)

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Zero Tolerance (Driver under 21) – 3 cases (avg. BAC of .07)

Seatbelt Violations – 50 tickets

Suspended/Revoked/Unlicensed Drivers – 5 arrests

Speeding – 7 tickets

No Insurance – 7 tickets

All Other Moving/Equipment Violations – 32 tickets

Possession of Cannabis – 1 arrest

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