EFFINGHAM/LAWRENCE COs., Ill.—The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held during the late evening hours of Saturday, October 25th, and early morning hours of Sunday, October 26th.
The detail was conducted in Lawrence County, by ISP District 12 officers.
Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois.
RSCs are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers. However, when other violations are observed, such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, safety belt violations, or operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance; enforcement action may be taken. The following citations were issued at the safety check:
Violations
Enforcement Activity
Registration offenses—1
Driver’s license offenses—3
Occupant restraint offenses—5
Driving under the influence arrests—1
Other alcohol/drug arrests—12
Total citations/arrests—23
Total written warnings—13
Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by targeting those who choose to ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply buckle up! This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.