CARMI, Ill. - Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, has announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of March.
Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin counties, recorded 1,111 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 450 citations and 815 written warnings, including 205 speeding citations, 4 DUIs, 76 occupant restraint citations, 9 criminal arrests, and 226 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 73 motorists, conducted 125 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 33 traffic crashes. There were two fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during March, resulting in two fatalities.
Moreover, District 19 issued 296 citations and 284 written warnings for “Fatal Four” violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include DUI, Speeding, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.