Decatur Police calling for drivers to slow down

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Police are working to crack down on speeding.

The department has teamed up with Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to step up enforcement efforts across the state to reduce speeding.

During the month of July, drivers can expect more officers on the roads.

“Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads,” said Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer. “Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers and other motorists at tremendous risk.”

During the speeding enforcement blitz, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits.

“Offenders will be stopped and ticketed – especially on North Water St, North Main St., North Oakland Ave, and North 22nd St., where most of our speed-related crashes occur,” said Sgt. Hagemeyer. “Our goal is to save lives.”