The Peru Police Department issued 10 citations for hands-free law violations and other various violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.
“Driver distraction is a persistent issue in our area that often has life-altering consequences,” said Administrative Lieutenant Doug Bernabei, department spokesperson. “Issuing a citation is a proven way to get motorists to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted Driving Awareness Month may be over, but we will continue our efforts to stop motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior.”
Peru Police joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement, and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign was funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.