McHenry County Sheriff’s Office 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, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued:
- 90 speeding citations
- 1 seat belt citations
- 1 electronic communication device citation
- 7 no insurance citations
- 4 suspended/revoked/no valid licenses citations
- 11 citations for other various violations
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.