Illinois State Police announces roadside safety check results

Sep 21, 2018 10:24 AM

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LITCHFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Interim Commander, Lieutenant William Guard, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Macoupin County from late night of September 1st to early morning of September 2nd. The RSC was conducted at IL-138 and US 66, by District 18 officers.

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Violations	Enforcement Activity
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Citations	0
Other Alcohol/Drug Citations	3
Occupant Restraint Offenses	2
Registration Offenses	0
Driver's License Offenses	1
Insurance Violations	2
Total Citations/Arrests	8
Total Written Warnings	19

Alcohol and drug impairment is a factor in more than 30 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, and throughout the U.S., nearly 10,000 people die each year due to alcohol-impaired driving. RSCs are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.