The Taylorville Police Department is stepping up efforts to keep local roads safe this summer after receiving a large traffic enforcement grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The department announced that several traffic safety campaigns will take place throughout the summer months, with the first enforcement period beginning May 15th and continuing through May 26th during the busy Memorial Day travel period.
During the upcoming campaigns, officers with the Taylorville Police Department will be conducting increased patrols throughout the city and focusing on enforcing all traffic laws. Officials say the goal is simple; to reduce crashes and to make sure residents and visitors can travel safely during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
According to the department, Taylorville Police respond to approximately 350 to 400 vehicle accidents every year. Police say those numbers highlight the importance of proactive traffic enforcement and public safety initiatives. Officers hope the increased visibility on city streets will encourage drivers to slow down, pay attention, and follow traffic laws.
The department says the grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation will help provide additional enforcement efforts that otherwise may not have been possible.
In addition to announcing the upcoming campaign, the Taylorville Police Department is also asking for help from the community. Residents are encouraged to share concerns about areas in town where traffic issues are common. Police say if there are neighborhoods, intersections, or streets where drivers are speeding or creating safety concerns, notify the department so patrol officers can spend extra time monitoring those locations.
The Taylorville Police Department says it looks forward to working together with the community throughout the summer to help keep Taylorville safe for everyone on the road.
For more details on the Taylorville Police Department, or to call in and report non-emergency traffic issues, call (217) 824-2211. For emergency related calls of course dial 911.
