Illinois State Police preparing
for Thanksgiving Holiday travel period
Safe driving habits are key to safe travel
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[November 23, 2016]
SPRINGFIELD
- Illinois State Police (ISP) District 09 Commander, Captain Scott
Compton, would like to remind motorists that the ISP is gearing up
for the beginning of the holiday travel period. The ISP will be
stepping up enforcement patrols as the holiday driving season
begins. The goal is to make the roads safe for all motorists.
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Traditionally, the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday
marks the beginning of the busy holiday travel period. Beginning on
Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27, officials expect
high traffic volumes on interstates and roads throughout the region.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, is expected to be the
busiest. The ISP is urging the motoring public to adhere to the
rules of the road. Statistics continue to show that fatal crashes
increase on the interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
“During the holiday driving period there will be a large volume of
traffic on the roadways,” stated District 09 Commander, Scott
Compton. “We will be increasing patrols to watch for motorists who
may be driving in an unsafe manner. We will especially be watching
for drivers committing any of the Fatal Four violations.” he
continued.
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During the holiday enforcement period, officers will patrol the interstates,
conduct road side safety checks and participate in other traffic enforcement
details to identify the “Fatal Four” violations: speeding, driving under the
influence (DUI), not wearing seatbelts, and distracted driving. Special emphasis
will be placed on DUI enforcement and holiday DUI patrols will be designated
statewide.
“Our number one goal over the holiday weekend is to reduce the number of
fatalities on Illinois roadways,” said ISP Colonel Tad Williams. “We ask that
motorists think twice about safe driving habits before getting behind the wheel.
Please watch your speed, buckle up, and don’t drive distracted or while under
the influence,” he continued.
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