The Oswego Police Department issued 184 citations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign for the following violations:
•140 distracted driving violations
•31 seat belt violations
•7 speeding violations
•4 other traffic violations
•2 driver’s license violations
“Distracted driving remains a serious problem and one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” said Sergeant Brian Nehring. “High-visibility enforcement is one way we remind drivers that safe driving requires their full attention. April may be over, but our message is not. Oswego Police will continue enforcing distracted driving laws and urging motorists to put the phone away whenever they get behind the wheel.”
Oswego Police 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.
—Oswego Police Department