Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 850 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 260 citations and 612 written warnings, including 102 speeding citations, 32 occupant restraint citations, 9 distracted driving citations, 12 criminal arrests, and 218 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 87 motorists, conducted 104 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 25 traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during February.
Moreover, District 19 issued 143 citations and 258 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