Tri-Cities Team Up For Memorial Day Police Enforcement Campaign

KANE COUNTY, IL — Police departments from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles are teaming up to enforce traffic safety over Memorial Day weekend, officials announced Friday.

This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27. The week-long campaign started Monday and will run through the night of the observed holiday.

"The goal of this initiative is to reduce traffic crashes and ensure everyone travels safely, so we can all enjoy the week leading up to the unofficial start of summer," police said.

Through the campaign, officers hope to reduce crashes, educate drivers and enforce traffic laws related to speed, distracted driving, seat belts, Scott's Law and driving under the influence.

Police will focus their efforts on heavily traveled roads, including Randall Road, Route 31, Route 25 and Kirk Road. But each agency will implement a plan based on the individual needs of their communities, according to a news release.

"Geneva Police, Batavia Police, and St. Charles Police remind all motorists to drive safely by following the rules of the road, avoiding distracted driving and cellphone usage, adhering to Scott’s Law, and allowing more time to reach their destination during high traffic times," officials said.