Fact: The average distance you cover when answering a text at 55MPH? An entire football field. 
The Montgomery Police Department has another scary fact to share about distracted driving.
The average distance you cover when answering a text at 55 MPH is an entire football field. A lot can happen in that 5 seconds of taking your eyes off the road. Don't be tempted. Put your phones away and focus on the roads while paying close attention to the speed limits.
As a reminder, residential speed limits in the Village Of Montgomery are 30 mph unless posted otherwise. There are some highly traveled streets where the speed limit drops to 25 mph, such as Mayfield Drive and Margaret, and the motoring public needs to be aware and always watch for children and other pedestrians who may be near the street or playing outside.
Question: How quick can a ball roll into the street and a child run after it?
Answer: As quick as it takes someone answering a text while taking their eyes off the road.
Don't be that person. Slow down and drop it and drive.
Address/Location
Montgomery Police Department
10 Civic Center Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 630-897-8707
