150+ Cited During Distracted Driving Enforcement In Skokie

SKOKIE, IL — The Skokie Police Department announced it issued over 150 citations in April during its Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.

Over the month, police issued:

• 30 citations for hands-free law violations
• 28 seatbelt citations
• 28 speeding citation
• 63 other citation

Three people were arrested for unknown reasons during the campaign, police said.

"We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason — to save lives," Sgt. Melissa Russell said. "The 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 Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Department of Transportation.