Drive Smart: Reduce Your Speed For Safer Travel

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office today 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 enforcement efforts across the state in an effort to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.

“Speeding and distracted driving cause unnecessary danger on our roads,” said Sheriff Kuhns. “Speed and distracted driving greatly reduce a driver’s ability to maintain and control their vehicle in traffic conditions. This problem is magnified in heavy traffic and road construction work zones.”

During the speeding enforcement blitz, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits.

“Offenders will be stopped, and traffic citations will be issued – especially in the construction zones on state highways and I-70, where most of our speed-related crashes occur,” said Sheriff Kuhns. “Our goal is to concentrate on these areas in an attempt to be a deterrent and save lives.”

The speed enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.