On Monday, July 10, 2023, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit conducted a Scott’s Law traffic detail. Efforts were focused on various roads throughout the county, ensuring motorists were following Scott’s Law. Scott’s Law, also known as 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c), mandates that upon approaching any stationary vehicle with flashing emergency lights, including commercial trucks and cars, all approaching vehicles shall reduce speed, change lanes if possible, and proceed with caution.
In total, the Traffic Unit issued 49 traffic citations and 9 traffic warnings with the following highlights:
- 24 Scott’s Law violations
- 1 Misdemeanor Speed citation
- 1 Child Restraint violation citation
- 1 License classification violation
- 2 Electronic Communication violations
- 20 citations for various traffic violations
- 9 warnings for various traffic violations
Scott’s Law is aimed to protect emergency workers on the side of the road and traffic details are conducted throughout the year to help raise awareness for the safety of roadside first responders.
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