The Kewanee Police Department is part of a statewide campaign this month to reduce speeding on local streets.
Police Chief Stephen Kijanowski announced Tuesday that the police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the state police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across the street to step up speed enforcement efforts.
Throughout July, Kijanowski said, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding and other traffic violations.
“Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads,” the chief said. “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.”
During the speeding enforcement blitz, Kijanowski said, police officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits.
“Offenders will be stopped and ticketed — especially on Main Street, Tenney Street, East Street and other areas where most our speed-related crashes occur,” he said. “Our goal is to save lives.”
The speed enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic funds administered by IDOT.
