Illinois State Police Press Release
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced a special enforcement detail dedicated in honor of fallen Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when his ISP squad was struck by a truck tractor semi-trailer on I-294 southbound at Willow Road. The announcement marks the fifth consecutive year of this detail held in honor of his memory, a legacy of courage, honor, and duty.
The 24-hour statewide detail will commence on March 28, 2018, at midnight. The detail will focus on making Illinois roads safer through motor carrier safety checks and commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement. ISP Troopers will ensure CMV drivers are properly licensed; their equipment is safe; and their logbooks are completed. CMV long-haul drivers are restricted to 70 hours of driving per week and are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to maintain a logbook documenting the number of hours they have driven each day.
“With each motor carrier inspection completed, we are not only identifying safety violations and removing unsafe equipment and drivers from the roadways; we are making ourselves visible, which ultimately changes unsafe driving behaviors,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz.
On September 8, 2015, the Willow Road Overpass was dedicated as the “Trooper James Sauter Memorial Overpass” in Trooper Sauter’s memory.
Please remember to GIVE THEM DISTANCE – Scott’s Law, also known as the “Move Over” law, states that when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, other drivers shall yield the right-of-way by making a lane change and reducing speed and proceeding with due caution. Effective January 1, 2017, Scott’s Law was expanded to require motorists to Mover Over for all stationery vehicles. If you see flashing lights, PLEASE Move Over. The Move Over Law is intended to protect all of us. Please respect other motorists and drive courteously.
FYI: Illinois 3/28
Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by Pedigreed Bulldog, Mar 28, 2018.
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I wish they'd set up along roadside with what appears to be someone with a broken down vehicle, then have 50 cruisers pulling people over just past for not moving over. One of the many things right at the top of my list of dumb stuff others do that is actually dangerous out here.
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Trooper James Sauter is a national hero and truck drivers are potential threat to national security. this is what I understood from this bs release.
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What I found interesting is that according to this release, we can drive 70 hours per week and only have to log our driving hours.
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I find it interesting that they say that every inspection results in safety violations found and unsafe drivers removed from the road.
Sounds like a bit of bias going into the inspections.mhyn, bzinger and Brettj3876 Thank this. -
If the set up outside the ports and rail heads lolbzinger Thanks this. -
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