The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued twenty-two (22) citations for hands-free law violations, along with five (5) seat belt citations, one (1) speeding citation and one (1) other citation for a moving violation during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. Deputies also issued sixteen (16) warnings for various offenses.
“Driver distraction is a persistent issue in Lee County that often has life-altering consequences,” said Chief Deputy Derek Ranken. “Issuing a citation is a proven way to get motorists to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted Driving Awareness Month may be over, but we will continue our efforts to stop motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior.”
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign was funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
