May 1, 2023

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Announces Distracted Driving Awareness Month Mobilization Results

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down on distracted driving during the month of April. 

During the campaign, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued the following citations / making the following arrests:

  • 26 Using an Electronic Communication device citations
  • 4 Seat Belt violation citations
  • 2 Driving While License Suspended arrests
  • 3 Suspended Registration citations
  • 12 Speeding citations
  • 4 No Insurance citations

This law enforcement mobilization was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns. For more information, visit www.idot.illinois.gov.