On July 23, the Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic campaign to reduce speeding as part of the statewide Speed Awareness Day. The enforcement effort was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies.
“Every day, Champaign Police join our partners across Illinois in keeping our roads safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists,” said Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler. “The joint focus of Speed Awareness Day helped to keep our communities safe from speeding and the real harm it can cause.”
Through the enforcement campaign, Champaign Police committed officers to 53 hours of dedicated enforcement with a focus on arterial routes, especially in areas where they impact neighborhoods. These efforts by Champaign Police yielded:
- 19 warnings issued for traffic infractions
- 61 citations issued, including:
40 citations for speeding
7 citations for expired registration
5 citations for driving without insurance
4 citations for driving without a valid license
4 citations for moving violations, including running stop signs and failure to signal
1 citation for distracted driving
- 2 subject arrests for outstanding warrants
The Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign was made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.