METAMORA, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 4 Commander, Captain Dustin Geier, disclosed the outcomes of March’s enforcement initiatives across various counties. In McDonough County, the Distracted Driving Enforcement Program aimed to curb serious crashes by targeting distracted driving. This resulted in 2 hand-held phone/device citations, making a total of 2 distracted driving citations and 2 written warnings, alongside 30 citations and 19 written warnings in total.
A Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Peoria County yielded 3 DUI citations, 5 citations for other alcohol/drug offenses, 5 occupant restraint offenses, 3 registration offenses, 8 driver’s license offenses, and 12 insurance violations, totaling 41 citations/arrests and 5 written warnings.
Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Tazewell County recorded 1 occupant restraint offense, 3 driver’s license offenses, and 6 insurance violations, totaling 31 citations/arrests and 14 written warnings.
The Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in McDonough and Peoria Counties led to 1 other alcohol/drug citation, 8 registration offenses, 3 driver’s license offenses, and 10 insurance violations, totaling 53 citations/arrests and 36 written warnings.
Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Peoria and Tazewell Counties concentrated on ensuring compliance with seat belt laws. A total of 52 safety belt citations and 8 child restraint citations were issued, totaling 116 citations and 30 written warnings.
Captain Geier highlighted the critical role of alcohol and drug impairment in fatal motor vehicle crashes, stressing the dedication of ISP officers to removing dangerous drivers from the road. These enforcement actions reflect the ISP’s commitment to saving lives and reducing traffic-related fatalities by reinforcing responsible driving behaviors and compliance with traffic laws.