CARMI, Ill. (Dist. 19 ISP) - Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September.
Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin counties, recorded 1,329 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 684 citations and 951 written warnings, including 326 speeding citations, 8 DUIs, 109 seatbelt citations, 5 child restraint citations, 371 written warnings for speeding, and 21 criminal
arrests.
Troopers also assisted 58 motorists, conducted 163 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 23 traffic crashes.
There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during September.
In addition, 462 citations and 480 written warnings were issued for "Fatal Four" violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include Speeding, DUI, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.