95 Hands-Free Citations Issued In April Enforcement: Lockport PD

LOCKPORT, IL — As a result of its April Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign, Lockport Police Department said it issued 95 citations for hands-free law violations and 14 moving/equipment citations.

“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” said Lockport Police. “This increased enforcement was implemented to help motorists avoid the often-deadly consequences of distracted driving with a simple reminder: Put the Phone Away or Pay.”

The Lockport Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.