Champaign Police Dept. announces results of speed awareness campaign
The traffic campaign was held on July 23 in partnership with Champaign Police, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide.
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'Every day, Champaign Police join our partners across Illinois in keeping our roads safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists,' Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler said. 'The joint focus of Speed Awareness Day helped to keep our communities safe from speeding and the real harm it can cause.'
Champaign Police officers spent 53 hours enforcing traffic laws with a focus on high traffic roads, especially in areas that impact neighborhoods. The results included:
19 warnings issued for traffic infractions
61 citations
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 arrests made for outstanding warrants
'Injuries reported' in Monday morning crash on I-57 in Champaign
The police department said the campaign was made possible by funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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