Oak Lawn Police Issue 85 Traffic Citations Over Super Bowl Weekend

Enforcement focused on impaired driving and seat belt violations during the enforcement campaign.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Oak Lawn police issued a total of 85 traffic citations over Super Bowl weekend, including 71 seat belt violations, 4 speeding tickets, and 10 citations for vehicle equipment violations. The enforcement campaign, funded by federal highway safety funds, aimed to crack down on impaired driving and ensure motorists were following traffic safety laws.

Why it matters

Impaired driving and lack of seat belt use are major contributors to traffic accidents and fatalities. The Oak Lawn Police Department's enforcement efforts during high-traffic events like the Super Bowl are intended to improve public safety on local roads.

The details

The 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' and 'Click It or Ticket' enforcement campaign ran from Friday, February 6th through the early morning hours of Monday, February 9th. Officers issued 71 seat belt citations, 4 speeding tickets, and 10 citations for vehicle equipment violations during this period.

  • The enforcement campaign ran from Friday, February 6th through the early morning hours of Monday, February 9th.

The players

Oak Lawn Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic enforcement campaign over Super Bowl weekend.

Lt. Nick Kumke

An officer with the Oak Lawn Police Department who stated that the department is serious about cracking down on impaired driving and traffic safety law violations in order to save lives.

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What they’re saying

“Motorists should understand that we are serious about cracking down on impaired drivers and seat belt and other traffic safety law violators. We do it to save lives.”

— Lt. Nick Kumke, Oak Lawn Police Department (Patch.com)

The takeaway

The Oak Lawn Police Department's enforcement efforts over Super Bowl weekend demonstrate their commitment to improving public safety on local roads by targeting impaired driving and lack of seat belt use, which are major contributors to traffic accidents and fatalities.