MACOMB, ILL. -- The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check held during the late evening hours of July 2, 2009 and early morning hours of July 3, 2009.
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The detail was conducted at US 34 @ Chinn St in Gulfport by ISP District 14 officers.
Alcohol is a significant factor in over 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois.
Safety checks are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers, however, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance, or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken.
Roadside Safety Checks are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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