The Illinois State Police have announced their activity and enforcement figures for the month of February in District 12. Troopers in District 12, which includes Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, and Richland Counties, answered 237 calls for service and initiated 1469 incidents in the field.
In addition, there were 934 citations and 791 written warnings in October, including 431 speeding citations, 22 DUIs, and 38 criminal arrests. Troopers also assisted 239 motorists, conducted 358 Motor Carrier Inspections, and investigated 102 traffic crashes. There was one fatal crash investigated during the month.
437 citations and 177 written warnings were issued for “Fatal Four” violations last month. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include Speeding, DUI, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.