For Immediate Release
Illinois State Police Announce Roadside Safety Check Results
EFFINGHAM – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Fayette county from late night Saturday, May 25th to early morning Sunday, May 26th. The RSC was conducted in Vandalia, by District 12 officers.
| Violations | Enforcement Activity |
| Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Citations | 0 |
| Other Alcohol/Drug Citations | 3 |
| Occupant Restraint Offenses | 2 |
| Registration Offenses | 5 |
| Driver’s License Offenses | 7 |
| Insurance Violations | 13 |
| Total Citations/Arrests | 26 |
| Total Written Warnings | 13 |
Alcohol and drug impairment is a factor in more than 30 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, and throughout the U.S., nearly 10,000 people die each year due to alcohol-impaired driving. RSCs are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
