FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 3, 2025 | Northbrook, Illinois – The Northbrook Police Department conducted a focused traffic safety campaign July 8 – Aug. 1 to remind motorists that "Speeding Catches Up With You" and encourage safer driving habits. The campaign was part of a statewide effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police, aiming to reduce highway fatalities and injuries associated with speeding.
During this enforcement period, Northbrook Police made 63 traffic stops and issued:
- 47 speeding citations
- 1 DUI arrest
- 3 uninsured motorists
- 1 improper lane usage
- 1 equipment violation
- 1 Unlawful use of electronic device
- 1 Scott’s Law Violation
"We continue to urge all drivers traveling through our community to slow down, obey speed limits and drive responsibly," said Community Relations Supervisor Richard Rash. "Every decision you make behind the wheel matters — it's truly not a game."
This campaign aligns with IDOT’s broader "It’s Not a Game" initiative, emphasizing that dangerous driving behaviors have serious consequences.
This speed enforcement effort was funded by federal highway safety dollars administered by IDOT.
Media Contact: Richard Rash Community Relations Supervisor 847-664-4427 richard.rash@northbrook.il.us
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