Buffalo Grove Police urges motorists to "Drop it and drive."

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Buffalo Grove Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up traffic safety enforcement efforts across the state. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones April 1 to 30. 

“Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on our roads today,” said Sergeant Tony Turano. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone who is texting and driving. Remember, if you have a phone in one hand, you can expect a ticket in the other.”

In Illinois, using your phone in a manner other than hands-free mode is not only dangerous, but it is also illegal. Drop it and drive. 

The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.