Orland Park police made 35 arrests for aggravated speeding in March alone, part of an escalating enforcement push against traffic violations and excessive noise that residents at Monday’s village board meeting said disturbs their sleep and quality of life.
The crackdown reflects growing frustration. One resident told village board members she wakes every night to racing cars and calls police daily about the problem. The village board recently discussed a multi-pronged strategy to address complaints that have become a top community concern.
Police conducted more than 2,200 traffic stops in March, including nearly 700 for speeding. Each aggravated speeding arrest results in vehicle impoundment. The village recently hired eight additional officers and shifted to 12-hour shifts, increasing patrol presence and reducing overtime costs…