The summer traveling season is underway now that Memorial Day has arrived. And Illinois State Police are going to be continuing efforts to make sure you reach your destination safely.
State Trooper Joseph Rush says officers will be particularly watching for certain violations…
Trooper Rush notes speeding can impact your wallet…
And Trooper Rush adds another concern is distracted driving….
Trooper Rush says distracted driving is also believed to have been a factor in a number of crashes where motorists have failed to slow down in construction zones or violated Scott’s Law. It requires motorists to slow down and move to another lane – if possible – when passing emergency vehicles stopped along the edge of highways.