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The Evanston Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers
 EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Police Department issued 47 seat belt and 5 child safety seat citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort.
The Evanston Police Department also took the following enforcement actions.
2 felony arrests
2 vehicles seized
4 suspended/revoked licenses
16 uninsured motorists
49 speeding citations
14 cell phone citations
15 other citations
Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this effort to reduce highway fatalities by getting impaired drivers off the roads and more people buckled up. The enforcement campaign took place from November 20-30.
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 Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by the federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.
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Media Relations: Commander Brian Henry
bhenry@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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