ISP District 20 reveals OREP results

October 3, 2022 34

PITTSFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 20 Commander, Captain Jody Huffman, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Adams County on August 29, September 2, and September 6.

These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Illinois State Police D20: Violations enforcement activity

Seat belt citations	47
Child restraint citations	0
Distracted driving citations	4
Written warnings	42
Total citations	73

FIGURES COURTESY OF ISP DISTRICT 20

Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by focusing on those who ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply “buckle up!” This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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