Edwardsville police join statewide April crackdown on distracted driving

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up April enforcement efforts in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

“Distracted driving endangers everyone, and we need the community’s support to keep our streets safe,” said Lt. Matt Senci. “While most people know texting while driving is illegal, the practice remains far too common. This April, we are partnering with IDOT to increase enforcement and remind motorists to put their phones away and drive distraction-free.”

In Illinois, handheld phone use while driving is both dangerous and illegal. Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.

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