Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of April. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,295 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 631 citations and 943 written warnings, including 248 speeding citations, 10 DUIs, 120 seatbelt citations, 7 child restraint citations, 369 written warnings for speeding, and 34 criminal arrests. Troopers also assisted 58 motorists, conducted 236 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 26 traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during April. In addition, 334 citations and 354 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.

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