Crime & Safety
Lake County Traffic Enforcement Nets Dozens of Citations
Tickets were issued over the Labor Day weekend for using a cell phone in a construction zone, DUI, driving while license suspended and speeding.
The conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office netted a large number of citations. The following is a list of citations issued from Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. to Sept. 3 at 4 a.m.:
Traffic Citations
- Driving Under the Influence – 2
- Speeding In a Construction Zone – 16
- Using a Cellular Phone in Construction Zone – 43
- Driving while Suspended / Revoked – 7
- No Valid Driver’s License – 16
- Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle – 16
- Speeding – 16
- Failure to Wear Seat Belt/ Improper use Child Restraint – 7
- Equipment Violations – 10
- Registration Violations – 8
- Miscellaneous Traffic Violations – 15
In addition to traffic citations, the following non-traffic violations were issued:
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- Possession of Cannabis – 4
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 4
- Obstructing a Peace Officer – 1
Two persons were also arrested on outstanding warrants.
“Our highway deputies are to be commended for keeping the motoring public safe over a notoriously busy holiday weekend,” said Sheriff Mark Curran. “They are a dedicated group of men and women.”
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