The Mascoutah Police Department Announces Distracted Driving and Speed Enforcement Results

The Mascoutah Police Department announced it issued 11 hands-free law violation citations, 47 speeding citations, 27 other traffic law violation citations and 32 written warnings during the April distracted driving/speeding enforcement period.

"Distracted Driving Awareness Month allowed the Mascoutah Police Department to bring a heightened awareness to stop motorists from engaging in the deadly behavior," said Lt. Matt Steinkamp.

The Mascoutah Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

Using your phone in anything other than hand-free mode in Illinois is not only dangerous, but also illegal.  Break the cycle.  Drop it and drive.

The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.