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Training and Events
The Midwest Center for Traffic Safety is dedicated to providing current and relevant training on a variety of traffic safety topics.
Apr 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PMLake Forest Municipal Services Building, 800 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USAThis forty-hour course will provide police officers with the knowledge and tools to enforce commercial vehicle traffic laws. Basic weight, exceptions to basic weight, registration, licensing, permits, and an overview of the use of portable scales will be covered.
28 days to the eventMay 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM201 Poplar Pl, 201 Poplar Pl, North Aurora, IL 60542, USABrechbuhler Scales will once again be certifying portable scales at their facility
64 days to the eventJun 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe Regency O'Fallon & Catering, 400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269, USAA focused event for law enforcement and prosecutors featuring the latest developments, tools, and enforcement strategies in impaired driving and traffic safety.- 125 days to the eventAug 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – Aug 28, 2026, 4:00 PMLake Forest Municipal Services Building, 800 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USAThis forty-hour course will provide police officers with the knowledge and tools to enforce commercial vehicle traffic laws. Basic weight, exceptions to basic weight, registration, licensing, permits, and an overview of the use of portable scales will be covered.
153 days to the eventSep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PMCarol Stream Police Department, 500 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USAThis advanced truck enforcement class brings students a more in-depth view of truck laws and provides perspectives from the trucking industry to create a more well-rounded and aware officer.
201 days to the eventNov 08, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, USAThe Midwest Center for Traffic Safety will host the ACTAR Certification test before the Midwest Traffic Safety Conference. Registration and information can be found on ACTAR's website.
202 days to the eventNov 09, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe Westin Hotel- Itasca, Illinois, 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, USASpecial In-Person Training Opportunity The Midwest Traffic Safety Center is excited to announce a one-day, in-person Recon-3D course taking place Monday, November 9, immediately preceding the Midwest Traffic Safety Conference.
203 days to the eventNov 10, 2026, 7:30 AM CST – Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM CSTWestin Hotel, Itasca, Illinois, 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, USAThe Midwest Traffic Safety Conference brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, safety directors, crash investigators, both public and private, and anyone involved in traffic safety on our roadways.
Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDThis course is geared towards officers who do not regularly conduct truck enforcement but would like to understand licensing, registration, and laws pertaining to second division vehicles.
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