DuPage County To Target Distracted Drivers In April

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will be on the lookout for distracted drivers throughout the month of April as part of a statewide campaign for Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Over 200 law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are increasing enforcement for the safety initiative. Officers will be issuing tickets to drivers who are spotted on their cellphones or texting while they drive.

“Texting while driving puts everyone on the road at risk by distracting a driver visually, manually and cognitively,” sheriff's office spokesperson Justin Kmitch said in a news release.

Kmitch added, “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re working to increase awareness of these dangers and encourage all motorists to give driving their full attention.”

The April distracted driving campaign is made possible in part by traffic safety funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation.