May 4, 2025 – The Decatur Police Department announced it issued 24 citations for hands-free law violations and during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.
The results from the 2025 enforcement campaign were significantly less than in 2024 with 67 citations, but DPD says no distracted driving is best.
“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” said Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer. “This increased enforcement was implemented to help motorists avoid the often-deadly consequences of distracted driving with a simple reminder: Put the Phone Away or Pay.”
The Decatur Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.
The Illinois distracted driving campaign was funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
