GALENA, Ill. — The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office issued 40 distracted driving citations during a one-month enforcement campaign.

From April 1 to May 1, the Sheriff’s Office participated in the statewide Distracted Driving Grant initiative. In total, deputies issued 60 citations and 19 written warnings.

Citations issued:

•  40 Distracted Driving

•  8 Speeding

•  4 Disobey Stop Sign

•  4 No Insurance

•  1 Expired Registration

•  1 No Valid Driver’s License

•  1 Improper Lane Usage

•  1 Wrong Way on a Highway

•  1 Disobey Traffic Control Device

“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” said Chief Deputy Kirk A. Raab. “This increased enforcement was implemented to help motorists avoid the often-deadly consequences of distracted driving with a simple reminder: Put the Phone Away or Pay.”

The effort was conducted in partnership with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement agencies, and highway safety partners. The campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

For more information, contact:

Chief Deputy Kirk A. Raab

815-777-2141

kraab@jodaviesscountyil.gov

Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office

Honor, Duty and Integrity

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