THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE
PESOTUM – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Captain Heather Apperson announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (STEPs) held in Champaign, Macon and Vermilion counties during November. 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 47
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Offenses 2
Speed Offenses 113
Distracted Driving Offenses 12
Total Offenses/Arrests 255
Total Written Warnings 78
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”
