SHERIFF’S POLICE TO CONDUCT ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKPOINT IN STICKNEY
Thursday, September 2, 2010— In an effort to curb dangerous or drunk driving, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police will conduct a random roadside safety checkpoint during the evening hours of Friday, September 3, 2010 near 3800 S. Cicero Avenue in Stickney, according to the Office of Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
During the safety check, vehicles will be stopped randomly based on the flow of traffic. Drivers will be screened for proper licensing and registration while all vehicles will be checked for equipment and other violations. Also, any suspicious passengers will be subject to scrutiny by police.
The Sheriff’s Random Roadside Safety Check Program is conducted regularly across Cook County in an effort to promote safe driving.