Illinois State Police (ISP) District One Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County during the latter half of May. These sTEPs allow the ISP to focus on these fatal four violations, which contribute the greatest to traffic crashes and fatalities:
– Driving Under the Influence (DUI);
– Safety Belt and Child Restraint use;
– Speeding; and,
– Distracted Driving.
The ISP will increase daytime and nighttime patrols to ensure the safety of vehicle travelers through enforcement of all traffic safety laws. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
