Illinois will see increased patrol for speeding and traffic violations in July

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The Marion Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to step up efforts to reduce speeding in Illinois.

More than 200 local law enforcement agencies will participate.

Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.

“Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads,” said Chief David Fitts. “Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers and other motorists at tremendous risk.”

According to Fitts officers will crack down on enforced speed limits.

Fitts says a majority of traffic crashes happen from speeding and their goal is to save lives.

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