1,600 Citations, 3 DUI Arrests, 78 Other: Orland PD Releases Results Of Year's Worth Of Traffic Safety Pushes

ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park police leadership on Wednesday shared the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts spanning from Oct. 2025 through Sept. 2026.

The campaigns were part of the federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program, funded with federal highway safety funds and administered by IDOT as part of a statewide effort to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities.

During the last Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) traffic enforcement period spanning the Labor Day stretch, Orland Park police issued a total of 20 citations.

For the 2026 Fiscal Year, the Orland Park Police completed traffic enforcement details for various holidays and special distracted driving and speed enforcement campaigns. The enforcement resulted in:

• 1599 citations
• 3 DUI arrests
• 78 other arrests

These efforts were part of high-visibility traffic safety campaigns such as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive High. Get a DUI”.

By focusing on the most dangerous driving behaviors— including impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving and failure to wear seat belts—Orland Park Police worked to keep roadways safe and prevent serious crashes.