Normal PD releases St. Patrick's Day enforcement numbers
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The Normal Police Department has released its St. Patrick's Day enforcement numbers.
The department issued 49 citations during the state-wide enforcement campaign, which consisted of 22 seatbelts, one passenger safety, 21 speeding, one distracted driving and four citations for 'all other violations,' officer Darien Bachman said.
He also said there were zero driving under the influence arrests or citations given out.
They partnered with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this year's campaign, he said.
The campaign was funded by the federal highway safety funds administered by the IllinoisDepartment of Transportation.
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