North Riverside, IL – The North Riverside Police Department has been awarded a federal traffic safety grant to ramp up enforcement of impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt laws through 2026.
According to the department, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant will fund additional patrols and safety initiatives aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes across the community.
“We are grateful for this grant, which allows us to step up enforcement of impaired driving, seat belt, and other traffic safety laws under the banners of ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’ ‘Click It or Ticket,’ and ‘Drive High. Get a DUI,’” said Sgt. Christopher Devine. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on the road, and we will continue holding those who break the law accountable.”
The STEP grant cycle runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a focus on high-visibility enforcement during peak travel and holiday periods. Officers will concentrate on dangerous behaviors such as impaired and distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, and seat belt violations.
Officials say the effort is part of a statewide push to reduce fatalities and encourage safer driving habits.
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