The Flossmoor Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies this month to step up traffic-safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding.

Throughout July, motorists can expect to see increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.

“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving. No matter how
safe a driver you think you may be, speeding is dangerous,” Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle said.

“Speed limits are not suggestions: they are the law,” he said.

Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver’s ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects or unexpected curves. During the speed limit enforcement campaign — “Speeding Catches Up with You” — officers will intensify their enforcement of posted speed limits.

Motorists will be stopped and ticketed, especially on Flossmoor Road, Western Avenue and Vollmer Road, as well as numerous others, where many speed-related crashes occur in Flossmoor. The goal is to save lives, Estelle said.

Drivers can expect a ticket from the Flossmoor Police Department if they are spotted speeding. Steppedup patrols will be seen throughout the village and the state of Illinois now through July 31. This effort is made possible by federal highway safety funds, administered by IDOT. It also supports IDOT’s broader “It’s Not a Game” media campaign.

For more information, please contact Flossmoor Police Sgt. Mark Cagle at 708-957-4500 or
[email protected].