I – 57 CRASH REDUCTION EFFORTS

The Following Facebook post was created by the Illinois State Police stating the following, “We won’t pull any punches … this is where we’re at right now. LIDAR detail going on right now to address speeding and distracted driving.” The traffic stop is in Franklin County just South of the Sesser Exit.

We have increased our Fatal Four enforcement efforts. The Fatal Four include speeding, distracted driving, driving impaired, and occupant restraint. From 06/06 to 07/21 the ISP, on the I57 corridor, made 423 traffic stops, wrote 338 citations, and 231 warnings. We continue to work with our strongest ally in traffic safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation, to conduct extra enforcement details for DUI, Seatbelts, Speeding, and Construction Zone Enforcement. We work closely with area schools through Driver’s Education courses, work with local partners on projects like the Williamson County Traffic Safety Days, and utilize unconventional methods such as the now famous ghost squad car.

You have also noticed that many of the drivers crashing in our area are not even from here and involve a semi. If you know a semi driver or have family traveling through the area, have a conversation with them concerning safety. We would love nothing more than to spread our message of safety far beyond our 7 counties of coverage. Hit the Like and /or Share button! Southern Illinois COULD be the safest area in the nation to drive in IF we ALL did our part.

We are working hard to improve the lives of the people we serve. But we need YOUR help! Because at the end of the day, there is a driver, YOU, that is responsible for the choices being made behind that wheel. Please, help us help you. Drive safely everyone!