Illinois State Police District 10 Announce Results of Operation Double Deuce

For Immediate Release – September 2, 2021

The Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Interim Commander Ryan Starrick announces the results of Operation Double Deuce. The operation was conducted by District 10 Troopers during the month of August and focused on Interstate 57 from mileposts 227-257 in Champaign County. “Aggressive driving and excessive speeds are common along this stretch of roadway,” stated Interim Commander Starrick. “The intent of the operation was to change driver behavior while being charitable to the inadvertent violator,” he concluded. During this Operation, Troopers provided focused enforcement efforts on the fatal four which include; speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, and occupant restraint violations. In addition to traffic enforcement Troopers also focused on Motor Carrier Safety Inspections and Criminal Interdiction.

Violations	Enforcement Activity
Speeding Warnings	286
Speed Citations	315
Occupant Restraint Violations	43
Driving Under the Influence and Drug/Alcohol-Related Citations	6
Total Fatal Four Tickets	334
Total Fatal Four Warnings	327
Driver’s License Violations (No Valid, Suspended, Revoked)	47
Total Citations	467
Total Written Warnings	862
Criminal Arrests	42
Illegal Firearms Seized	5
Motor Carrier Safety Inspections	155
Calls for Public Assistance	104