Police Intensifying Enforcement For Speeding Drivers

SKOKIE, IL — Throughout the rest of July, Skokie police said they'll be on the lookout for speeding drivers.

“Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads,” said Sgt. Melissa Russell. “Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers and other motorists at tremendous risk.”

The Skokie Police Department is joining more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement across the state.

Traffic enforcement campaigns are funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

“Offenders will be stopped and ticketed on streets within neighborhoods and on arterial streets, where most of our speed-related crashes occur,” said Sgt. Melissa Russell, “Our goal is to save lives.”