Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,212 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 492 citations and 823 written warnings, including 314 speeding citations, 3 DUIs, 66 occupant restraint citations, 6 criminal arrests, and 289 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 68 motorists, conducted 188 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 64 traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during November.
Moreover, District 19 issued 389 citations and 332 written warnings for “Fatal Four” violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include DUI, Speeding, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.
