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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


An Evanston Police Department vehicle.

A new Illinois law cracks down on distracted driving

September 26, 2019

In the past three months, Evanston police officers issued over 40 percent more tickets on the road under a new Illinois law cracking down on texting and driving. Illinois lawmakers passed the legislation...

Distracted driving, according to the NHTSA, can include texting, eating and drinking while driving. In April, EPD gave out 441 driving citations as part of Illinois’ Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign.

Evanston police issue over 400 citations during state Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign

May 6, 2019

The Evanston Police Department issued 441 driving citations during April as part of Illinois’ Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign, according to a news release. The campaign, which is supported...

Two parked Evanston police cars. The Evanston Police Department kicked off a “Click It or Ticket” campaign Monday to encourage the use of seatbelts.

EPD begins ‘zero-tolerance’ campaign to encourage seatbelt use

May 16, 2017

The Evanston Police Department, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation, kicked off a “Click It or Ticket” campaign Monday to remind drivers and passengers to buckle their seat...

Evanston police raise awareness of distracted driving

April 20, 2015

In an effort to highlight distracted driving, the Evanston police issued 76 citations over five days last week for texting or talking on a handheld device while driving. From April 10 to 15, Evanston...

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