290 Drivers Stopped In Memorial Day Effort Between Kane County Cities

BATAVIA, IL — During a week-long traffic safety initiative, Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles police officers pulled over a total of 290 drivers, officials said Friday.

The police departments from the three Kane County cities collaborated to host a week-long enforcement campaign around Memorial Day. The enforcement began May 20 and lasted through May 27.

Officers targeted highly trafficked areas along Randall Road, Route 31, Route 25 and Kirk Road, the four main roadways that stretch between the three communities. Officers focused on life-safety traffic violations, including speeding, distracted driving, seat belt usage and Scott's Law, which requires drivers to change lanes or reduce their speed significantly when an emergency vehicle approaches or a car is stopped on the side of the road.

The news release from Batavia police did not specify how many tickets were issued but said the largest percentage of vehicles were stopped for speeding. It's consistently one of the leading causes of injuries and fatal crashes in the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Going forward, the three departments "have a shared goal to ensure everyone arrives at their destinations safely. ... They plan to continue their enforcement efforts in hopes of reducing crashes throughout the year and keeping the roadways as safe as possible," Batavia officials said.

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