Law Enforcement Urging Drivers To Slow Down

The Illinois Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies teamed up today at the Route 66 Exhibit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to promote the nationwide “Speeding Catches Up with You” campaign to emphasize the importance of safe driving in Illinois and remind motorists to slow down.

“Unfortunately, we keep seeing alarming rates of speed-related crashes,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Crashes caused by speeding are 100% avoidable and always come with a cost, whether it’s tickets, hospital bills, court da...