Chicago-area police to crack down on a common violation often seen on expressways

The Cook County Sheriff’s office is cracking down on a common infraction for drivers on Chicago-area expressways.

While the department warned it will be ramping up efforts to stop speeding, driving under the influence, texting while driving and other violations, there’s one thing they’ll be looking for specifically.

“One infraction that we will be especially vigilant about is illegal use of the shoulder to bypass slower traffic,” the department said in a video released Tuesday…

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