Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,515 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 532 citations and 1,374 written warnings, including 290 speeding
citations, 5 DUIs, 39 occupant restraint citations, 7 criminal arrests, and 479 written warnings for speeding.
Troopers also assisted 57 motorists, conducted 169 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 25
traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during September.
Moreover, District 19 issued 356 citations and 584 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.