DIST. 12 - The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE) held during the late evening hours of Friday, May 27 and early morning hours of Saturday, May 28. The patrols were conducted in Jasper and Lawrence Counties by ISP District 12 officers.
Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. NITE patrols are designed to keep our roads safe by removing alcohol-impaired drivers. However, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license; operating a vehicle without a valid registration; safety belt violations; or no valid insurance, enforcement action may be taken. The following citations were issued during the patrols:
And Illinois State Police District 12 announced enforcement figures for the recent special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) wave conducted during the evening hours on Saturday, May 28, 2016 and morning hours of Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Cumberland and Effingham Counties.
