Crime & Safety

Chicago Police Cracking Down on Lincoln Park's Drunken Drivers This Weekend

The Chicago Police Department announced Thursday that officers will be on the prowl in the 19th district this weekend in a concerted effort to catch drunken drivers.

Chicago Police officers are narrowing their sights on Lincoln Park this weekend.

The department has announced that the DUI Strike Force will be out patrolling throughout the 19th district in an effort to "saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving," according to a news release.

The district provides police protection on Chicago's north side, from Lawrence Avenue on the north, Fullerton Avenue on the south, the Chicago River on the west and Lake Michigan on the east. 

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In addition to DUI efforts, officers will be on the lookout for speeding, alcohol-related and seat belt violations.

The mobile Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) unit might also be making an appearance. The unit allows officers to expedite the time it takes to charge an offender with DUI and lets officers issue I-Bonds on site, according to police. 

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The latest DUI crackdown was in the city's Shakespeare (14th) District. It led to 109 citations and zero arrests. 

Police issued 35 unsafe vehicle violations, 19 safety belt violations, 15 drivers license violations, 11 insurance violations and 27 unspecified tickets, they said. Three vehicles were towed in the process.

This weekend's local initiative will start at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 and conclude at 4 a.m. on Sunday.


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