Bridgeview, IL – Bridgeview 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, Bridgeview
Police officers issued:
- 5 speeding citations
- 7 other traffic citations
“We
continue to urge all drivers traveling through our community to slow down, obey
speed limits and drive responsibly,” said Chief Ricardo Mancha “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.