Illinois State Police to Increase Traffic Enforcement in Coming Weeks

The Illinois State Police will conduct special traffic enforcement patrols between May 13 and 30 in Kane County, as well as counties throughout the Chicago suburbs, according to a Tuesday press release.

Troopers will concentrate on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints, and other driving offenses as part of their enforcement efforts, according to the news release. The special patrols involve a combination of increased enforcement and public information designed to raise public awareness and compliance to all traffic laws.

Speeding is a contributing factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide. In Illinois, speed-related crashes account for over 40 percent of all Safety Belt Enforcement Zones may also be used during the traffic enforcement program.

Troopers will enforce the primary safety belt law to ensure drivers and all of their passengers are buckled up, according to the news release.

Stepped up enforcement efforts will also be underway in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Lake and McHenry counties. This project is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

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