ROCHELLE — Police across the state will increase traffic enforcement now through December 2 to reduce crashes during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, focusing on seat belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving involving alcohol or drugs such as cannabis, and drivers are encouraged to wear seat belts on every trip, choose a sober ride if drinking or using cannabis, offer alcohol free options for guests, report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911, and ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled, with the effort supported by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and tied to statewide traffic safety campaigns.


