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The Illinois State Police cautions motorists who engage in acts that
could endanger the safety of the motoring public. Illinois State
Police officials have become aware of a planned event along several
interstate corridors scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 –
Saturday, March 5, 2022, where truck drivers plan to conduct a
“Convoy” causing traffic delays and potentially crashes.
Illinois State Police Division of Patrol Colonel Margaret McGreal
stated, “Though the Illinois State Police respects the rights of
citizens to express their opinions in a lawful manner, there is
great concern with any event that is designed to impede or block the
normal and reasonable movement of traffic.” Colonel McGreal
continued, “Traffic backups are a major contributing cause to
traffic crashes which lead to property damage, personal injury, and
even death.
A planned event designed to impede normal traffic flow is dangerous to the
innocent motoring public. Those who choose to participate in events that
intentionally endanger the public and violate Illinois law will be subject to
the enforcement of applicable laws and could potentially be held liable for
traffic crashes occurring as a result of their actions.” The Illinois State
Police urges all motorists to abide by traffic laws for the safety of all.
[ISP Public Information Office]
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