Plainfield Police Review Distracted Driving Enforcement

PLAINFIELD, IL--Plainfield Police Department last month joined many law enforcement agencies across the nation in a push to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. The campaign took place during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is observed every year in April.

Distracted driving is not only an issue in Plainfield, but also across the nation.

During the campaign, which occurred between April 1 and April 30, the Plainfield Police Department issued:

195 electronic communication device citations

42 seat belt citations

4 child car seat citations

1 felony arrest

7 suspended/revoked licenses

27 uninsured motorists

14 speeding citations

3 reckless driving arrests

42 other citations

Plainfield Police intend to continue efforts to discourage the behavior.

Distracted driving enforcement is made possible with federal funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.