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Mon Feb 28, 2022, 10:37 PM Feb 2022

IL State Police threaten legal action for traffic disruptions

by: Kevin S. Held
Posted: Feb 28, 2022 / 12:38 PM CST / Updated: Feb 28, 2022 / 12:38 PM CST

... On Saturday, Feb. 26, the ISP released a statement in advance of a planned convoy slated to enter the state and “impede normal traffic flow.”

Col. Margaret McGreal of the ISP Division of Patrol said there is a concern that intentionally blocking or slowing traffic will lead to accidents and fatalities.

“A planned event designed to impede normal traffic flow is dangerous to the innocent motoring public,” she said ...

“Those who choose to participate in events that intentionally endanger the public and violate Illinois law will be subject to the enforcement of applicable laws and could potentially be held liable for traffic crashes occurring as a result of their actions” ...

https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-state-police-warn-drivers-of-incoming-trucker-convoys-threaten-legal-action-for-traffic-disruptions/

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