Kane County Sheriff Will Intensify Speed Enforcement In July

KANE COUNTY, IL — The Kane County Sheriff's Office will intensify its enforcement of posted speed limits for the majority of July.

From July 8-31, the sheriff's office and more than 200 Illinois law enforcement agencies are partnering for the statewide effort to reduce speeding, according to a news release. Drivers should also expect increased enforcement of other traffic violations.

"Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver's ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects, or unexpected curves," the sheriff's office wrote in a news release. "Offenders will be stopped and ticketed, especially where many speed-related crashes occur. The goal is to save lives."

The enforcement is part of the "Speeding Catches Up With You" campaign, paid for using federal safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.