Crime & Safety
122 Tickets Issued In Lake Co. Distracted Driving Campaign
The Lake County Sheriff's Office took part in the two-week campaign from April 16 to 30.
The Lake County Sheriff’ Office issued 122 citations during a statewide distracted driving campaign held in April. The increased enforcement was part of the national Distracted Driving Awareness Month effort supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, according to a news release.
“Driver distraction is a persistent issue in Lake County and often has life-altering consequences,” said Sheriff Curran. “We implemented this enforcement action to encourage motorists to drop it and drive.”
During the two-week campaign that ran April 16 to 30, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued citations for the following offenses:
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- 94 electronic communication device citations
- 5 suspended/revoked licenses arrests/citations
- 7 uninsured motorists arrests/citations
- 16 other citations
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