Aurora Police Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant

Published on December 01, 2025

Aurora Police Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant

Aurora, IL – The Aurora Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 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,’ and ‘Drive High. Get a DUI,’” said Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roadways, and we will continue holding those who put others at risk accountable.”

The STEP grant year runs from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. During this time, the Aurora Police Department will conduct additional enforcement operations, particularly during high-risk periods. These efforts 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 enforcement efforts are part of the Aurora Police Department’s ongoing commitment to keeping roadways safe for everyone who lives, works, and travels in our community.

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