Illinois State Police rollout enforcement plans for
spring break / St. Patrick’s Day weekend
ISP Troopers Will Be On The Lookout For DUI’s
 

[March 16, 2018] 

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 09 Interim Commander, Lieutenant
J.W. Price, announces additional enforcement plans for the upcoming Spring break/ St. Patrick’s Day weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL-4 moving violations which include; DUI, Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Seat Belt compliance. Additional emphasis will be placed on impaired driving.

If you drive impaired, expect to be pulled over. Also, please be sure to watch for vehicles parked or sitting on the side of the road with flashing lights. If you see them, move over if possible, and slow down.

Lieutenant Price stated: “District 9 will have additional patrols along with regular patrol cars this St. Patrick’s Day weekend looking for drivers violating the Fatal Four, Speeding, DUI, Distracted Driving, and Failure to Wear Seat Belt. Celebrate responsibly and help us keep the roads safe.”

Alcohol is a leading factor in fatal traffic crashes, especially during celebratory weekends. The ISP is reminding motorists to help keep the roadways safe by planning ahead and designating a driver, calling a cab, or using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. Everyone wins if the weekend fatal crash score is zero.

[Tpr. Sean T. Ramsey
Safety Education Officer
Illinois State Police District 09]