Champaign, IL – A targeted traffic campaign led by Champaign Police resulted in two arrests and dozens of citations during the Labor Day holiday enforcement period.
According to the Champaign Police Department, the campaign ran from August 15 through September 2 in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state. Officers committed 46 hours of dedicated patrols with an emphasis on arterial routes and areas with heavy neighborhood traffic.
The enforcement efforts produced two arrests for driving under the influence, 31 citations for speeding, seven citations for driving without insurance, five citations for driving without a valid license, and one citation for distracted driving. Police also issued 12 citations for additional moving violations, including expired registrations. In total, 56 citations were written during the campaign.
Champaign Police officials said the operation was part of a broader statewide initiative to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety during the busy holiday weekend. The enforcement was supported by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Authorities continue to remind drivers that traffic safety starts with making responsible choices behind the wheel. Similar campaigns are expected to be conducted throughout the year in an effort to curb impaired and unsafe driving on Illinois roadways.
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