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La Salle County cites 33 for seat belt violations over holiday · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: LaSalle County Cites 33 for Seat Belt Violations Over Holiday
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Speaker 1: Written by Tom Collins This article is being read by
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Speaker 1: an automated voice, brought to you by Everlit. Nearly three
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Speaker 1: dozen motorists in LaSalle County learned the hard way that
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Speaker 1: using a seat belt isn't optional. The LaSalle County Sheriff's
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Speaker 1: Office reported Monday the issuance of 33 citations for occupant
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Speaker 1: restraint violations during the recent Labor Day safety campaign. Sheriff's
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Speaker 1: deputies also ticketed three for unlawful electronic device use, 15
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Speaker 1: for speeding, plus 14 various traffic offenses. The holiday safety
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Speaker 1: campaign also resulted in two arrests, one for driving while
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Speaker 1: suspended and the second for a criminal warrant. The LaSalle
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Speaker 1: County Sheriff's Office collaborated with other law enforcement agencies and
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Speaker 1: highway safety partners across the state for the Illinois Labor
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Speaker 1: Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Drive High,
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Speaker 1: Get a DUI campaign. This effort was part of the
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Speaker 1: statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Drive High, Get
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Speaker 1: a DUI, and Click It or Ticket initiatives funded by
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Speaker 1: federal highway safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.