Law enforcement to step up efforts targeting distracted drivers
In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April.
“Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today,” said Sheriff Link. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone who is texting and driving. Remember, if you have a phone in one hand, you can expect a ticket in the other.”
In Illinois, using your phone in anything other than handsfree mode is not only dangerous, it’s illegal. Drop it and drive.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.
• Texting and driving is dangerous and potentially deadly for the driver, passengers and other road users. In Illinois, it’s also illegal. Today and every day, remember: If you’re texting, you’re not driving. #PhoneInOneHandTicketIntheOther
• Texting and driving not only endangers you, it endangers everyone around you! #DropItandDrive
***Courtesy of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department***
