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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...

A car moves near the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Greenleaf Street. Evanston Police Department announced Tuesday a traffic initiative aimed at reducing crashes in the area.

EPD introduces traffic initiative to address accidents along Ridge Avenue

October 25, 2017

Evanston police began monitoring traffic Wednesday along Ridge Avenue, especially from Greenleaf Street to Davis Street, kickstarting a new initiative aimed at reducing crashes in the area. The initiative...

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...

The Evanston Police Department just finished its annual 16-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, during which they only issued two DUI tickets. As of Jan. 1, DUI offenders will now have the option of having a breathalyzer installed in their vehicles in lieu of a 30-day driving suspension.

New Illinois law allows first-time DUI offenders to drive during 30-day suspension period

January 7, 2016

First-time Illinois DUI offenders will now be eligible for limited driving privileges within the designated 30-day suspension time if they register to have a breathalyzer device installed in their vehicles. The...

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