Lee County Sheriff’s Office Receives Traffic Enforcement Grant

DIXON — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has received a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant, funded by federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department of Transportation. The grant will support increased enforcement of traffic safety laws to help reduce crashes and save lives. From Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026, deputies will conduct extra patrols during high-risk periods to target speeding, impaired and distracted driving, seat belt violations, and other dangerous behaviors. The department will also participate in statewide campaigns such as Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket to promote safer driving across Illinois.