Algonquin, Richmond  to hold roadside checks

Created: Thursday, June 28, 2012 5:30 a.m. CDT

Illinois State Police and the Algonquin Police Department will conduct a joint roadside safety check Friday in Algonquin. State police also will conduct one Saturday in Richmond.

Officers will watch for motorists driving under the influence, transporting open alcoholic beverages, operating unsafe vehicles and driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

Alcohol or drug impairment is a significant factor in more than 40 percent of all fatal vehicle crashes in Illinois, state police said in news release.

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