FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 7, 2010
Time: 4:56 PM
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Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323
Collinsville, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today the results of the Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (S.T.E.P) that were conducted from November 1 through November 30. The S.T.E.P. were conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties. District 11 Troopers concentrated on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints and other driving offenses as part of their enforcement efforts.
During S.T.E.P. District 11 Troopers issued 410 citations. Speeding accounted for almost half of the citations (204 issued for speeding) and 85 people were issued citations for not wearing their seat belt. Two people were arrested for driving under the influence and 11 other alcohol related citations were issued. Twelve people were arrested for outstanding warrants and 29 people were arrested for driving while their driver�s license was suspended. Vehicle equipment and registration citations were also issued during S.T.E.P.
Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols involve a combination of increased enforcement and public information designed to raise public awareness of and compliance with all traffic laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.
Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office
