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La Salle police issue 44 citations in Memorial Day safety campaign · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Lasal Police issue forty four citations in Memorial Day safety campaign.
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Written by Matthias Warner, this article is being read by
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an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The City
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of Salle Police Department announced in a news release the
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results of its Memorial Day twenty twenty six cliccket or
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Ticket enforcement campaign. The campaign aimed at increasing seat belt
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use and keeping roads safe during one of the busiest
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travel periods of the year. Thanks to the efforts of
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our officers, more drivers and passengers were reminded to buckle up,
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helping to prevent injuries and save lives. Sergeant Ray Gatza said,
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every citation and safety check reinforces the message that seat
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belts work. According to the release, during the campaign, the
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Lasal Police Department took the following forty four actions, five
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seat belt citations issued, one suspended revoked life license actions,
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three uninsured motorist citations, eight speeding citations, twenty seven other violations.
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According to the release, the campaign's success reflects law enforcements
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commitment to roadway safety and reinforces the message that buckling
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up saves lives. The Clicket or Ticket initiative is funded
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with federal Highway Safety Funds administered by the Illinois Department
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of Transportation. For more information on safe driving practices, visit
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its noagameilinois dot com.