Naperville Police launch July speed enforcement campaign with focus on safety
Naperville Police announced a month-long traffic safety enforcement effort in July, with increased patrols targeting speeding and other violations. The campaign will culminate on July 22, designated as Illinois Speed Awareness Day by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Naperville Police Department is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and numerous local law enforcement agencies to address speeding across the state. Officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits, particularly on major roadways where speed-related crashes are more common. Offenders will be stopped and ticketed as part of the effort to reduce accidents and save lives.
"Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads. Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers and other motorists at tremendous risk," according to Naperville Police Sgt. Eric Muska.
The Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign is a response to a recent increase in speed-related crashes and moving violations. Speeding is a factor in 44.9% of all motor vehicle fatalities, 36.3% of all injury crashes, and 31.1% of all roadway crashes, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The speed enforcement efforts are part of the "Speeding Catches Up With You" campaign and are funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These efforts also support the department’s broader "It’s Not a Game" media campaign.
Naperville, located 28 miles west of Chicago, is home to approximately 150,000 people. The city is known for its public and parochial schools, public library system, healthcare options, low crime rate, and a diversified employer base that includes high technology firms, retailers, factories, and small businesses. Residents have access to public transportation, housing, employment options, and a variety of civic and recreational amenities.