76 Tickets Issued During Distracted Driving Detail In Crystal Lake

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — The Crystal Lake Police Department issued dozens of citations during a distracted driving enforcement detail in April.

In total, police issued 55 hands-free law violations and 21 other traffic citations, including tickets for speeding and operation of uninsured motor vehicles, according to a news release from the Crystal Lake Police Department.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month allows the Crystal Lake Police Department to bring a
heightened awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. The Crystal Lake Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

Using your phone in anything other than hands-free mode in Illinois is illegal, according to police.

The Illinois distracted driving campaign was made possible by federal traffic safety funds
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.