Lakes of Four Seasons Traffic Patrol | Chicago News

Starting July 1st, Porter County launches a bold new traffic enforcement pilot in the Lakes of the Four Seasons neighborhood, where off-duty sheriff’s officers will patrol private roads in official squad cars — all under a new Indiana law passed after intense community lobbying. With a $15 hourly rate plus $60 per hour from the HOA, officers now have full authority to enforce any state traffic law — not homeowner rules — tackling speeding, reckless golf cart drivers, and intoxicated motorists. This is the only Porter County neighborhood meeting the strict criteria for such patrols, and Sheriff Balon says other communities may follow. A portion of ticket fines will fund officer training, and while the program’s impact is still being measured over two years, it’s clear: these officers are under the sheriff’s authority — not the HOA’s. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bfad5be68c879a6