THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE
PESOTUM – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (STEPs) held in Champaign, Macon and Vermilion counties during May. STEPs allow the ISP to focus on the fatal four violations that contribute to the majority of traffic crashes and fatalities: impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving.
Violations Enforcement Activity
Occupant Restraint Offenses 22
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Offenses 2
Speed Offenses 206
Distracted Driving Offenses 2
Total Offenses/Arrests 313
Total Written Warnings 26
Driving the posted speed limit, sober, not distracted, and buckled up will save your life and the lives of many others. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” & “Click It or Ticket”
