Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
June 7, 2011
1:36 PM

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain Parsons, District 11 Commander, announced today the results of the Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (S.T.E.P) that were conducted from May 1 through May 31. The patrols 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 806 citations and 280 warnings. Occupant restraint accounted for 273 citations and 270 speeding citations were issued. There were 41 alcohol related citations issued, 16 people were arrested for outstanding warrants and eight criminal arrests were made. Thirty-four people were also 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.

(See attached file: Step0511Post.pdf)

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