Crime & Safety
Police Schedule Roadside Safety Check Friday in Rogers Park
Chicago Police will be checking for impaired or distracted driving Friday evening through Saturday morning on Western Avenue. Patch has your back.
If you're planning to drive through Rogers Park on Friday, you may want to rethink texting or having that extra cocktail, or at least get your reflector light fixed.
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check in the Rogers Park (24th) District at 6601 N. Western Ave.
The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27 and end at 3 a.m. on Saturday -- June 28, just in time for Pride Weekend.
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During roadside safety checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other vi.
“This program is conducted year round to ensure drivers are operating their vehicles safely,” said Superintendent, Garry F. McCarthy. “This is part of an ongoing strategy to keep the city streets safe for Chicago’s residents and commuters.”
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