The Naperville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and other local law enforcement agencies to step up traffic safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding.

Speed Awareness Campaign

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 Naperville Police Sgt. Eric Muska. "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."

Stepped-up patrols will be seen throughout Naperville and the state through the end of July, and especially on July 22, 2026, which has been designated by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police as Illinois Speed Awareness Day.

The Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign is an effort to address a recent increase in speed-related crashes and moving violations. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, speeding is a factor in 44.9% of all motor vehicle fatalities, 36.3% of all injury crashes, and 31.1% of all roadway crashes.

Original reporting: Positively Naperville (Aurora area) — read the source article.