Barrington Hills Police Department
Press Release: July 2, 2024

The Barrington Hills Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of
Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to
step up enforcement efforts across the state in an effort to reduce speeding.

Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.

“Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads,” said Press Information Officer William
Walsh. “Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a
hazardous object or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers
and other motorists at tremendous risk.”

During the speeding enforcement blitz, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed
limits.

“Offenders will be stopped and ticketed – especially on state highways within the Village,
where many of our speed-related crashes occur,” said Walsh. “Our goal is to save lives.”

The speed enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by
IDOT.