Fulton Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a Federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. Funded by Federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts, aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes.
“We are grateful for this grant, which allows us to step up enforcement of impaired
driving, seat belt, speeding, and other traffic safety laws, under the banners of ‘Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over’; ‘Click It or Ticket’; ‘Drive High. Get a DUI,'” said Chief Chad Hermes. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roadways. We will continue holding those who break the law accountable.”
The STEP grant year runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. During this time, Fulton Police Department will conduct additional enforcement operations,
particularly during high-risk periods. These operations will focus on dangerous driving
behaviors, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, failure to yield,
disobeying traffic signals, and seat belt violations.
Key statewide campaigns such as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or
Ticket” will be emphasized, during some of the deadliest times of the year, to raise
awareness and encourage safer driving habits.
These high-visibility efforts are part of our ongoing mission, to keep Illinois roads safe for all.