December 17, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Increased Traffic Enforcement by Decatur Police (IMaGE Grant) during the Holiday Season
The Decatur Police Department will conduct highly visible seatbelt enforcement zone operations and a variety of saturation patrols during the second half of December and the first part of January. The purpose of this project is to reduce injuries and fatalities associated with motor vehicle crashes. This project is city wide and will begin on December 18, 2009 and end on January 3, 2010.
The Decatur Police Department will conduct Seat Belt Safety Zone Operations, Seatbelt Enforcement Saturation Patrols, Speed Enforcement Patrols, and DUI Patrols. During the IMaGE grant (Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement) operations, the Decatur Police Department will have a zero tolerance policy for all traffic violations.
This project is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.