Illinois Drivers Face Late Night Seat Belt Crackdown
Study Shows Late Night Hours Deadliest For Drivers Buckle up drivers! Illinois state troopers and local law enforcement will be cracking down on safety belt scofflaws in advance of Memorial Day by...
View ArticleALERT!: Driving Enforcement Ramps Up Over Holiday
Law Enforcement Cracking Down With Late Night Patrols IDOT, Illinois State Troopers and local law enforcement will be playing hardball this Labor Day holiday weekend. Law enforcement personnel...
View ArticleStepped Up Enforcement For Memorial Day Weekend
As you head out on your weekend driving adventures this weekend, please be extra vigilant while driving. That’s because Illinois state troopers, along with local police and law enforcement from...
View ArticleQuinn Signs Backseat Buckleup Law
Coming to a backseat in your car Monday, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new Illinois law which requires all backseat passengers to wear seat belts, according to Illinois Statehouse News. Illinois law already...
View ArticleIDOT, State Police Pushing Safety For New Year’s Holiday
State agencies encouraging drivers to celebrate responsibly this New Year's It’s the most dangerous holiday of the year. According to AAA, and analysis of NHTSA historical crash data, New Year’s...
View ArticleMemorial Day Travelers Face High Gas Prices, Heavy Traffic
Chicago drivers hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend should expect the usual traffic challenges — but high gas prices might keep more people at home. Typically, Friday traffic at the start of a...
View ArticleIDOT Uses Zombie Video Series To Promote Safe Driving
What’s scarier than a bunch of flesh eating zombies trying to make a meal of you? The Illinois Department of Transportation says it’s not wearing your seat belt. IDOT teamed up with Walking Dead star...
View ArticleSeatbelt Usage Reaches 95% On Illinois Roads
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week that safety belt usage for drivers and front seat passengers has reached an all-time high of 95.2% on Illinois roads. IDOT says it’s a 1.1%...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Cracking Down On Impaired Drivers Labor Day Weekend
Drive sober and wear your seat belt–or get pulled over. That’s the message The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police is trying to communicate to drivers this Labor Day...
View ArticleState Announces Increased Enforcement On Illinois Roads
Drive safe and sober this holiday–or get pulled over. State transportation and law enforcement officials are warning drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket”. The Illinois...
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