Troy, IL – The Troy Police Department has been awarded a federal grant to boost local traffic enforcement through 2026. The funding, part of Illinois’ Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), is designed to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety.
According to the department, the grant—distributed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)—will allow officers to increase patrols targeting speeding, impaired driving, and seat belt violations. The initiative supports statewide safety campaigns such as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.”
“We are grateful for this grant, which allows us to step up enforcement of impaired driving, seat belt, and speeding violations,” said the Troy Police Department in a statement. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roadways, and we will continue holding those who break the law accountable.”
The STEP grant period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. During that time, Troy police will focus enforcement around high-risk travel periods and holidays, when traffic crashes and impaired driving incidents tend to spike.
Statewide, IDOT’s traffic safety programs have been credited with reducing serious crashes and fatalities by promoting consistent enforcement and driver awareness.
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