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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.
13 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.
74 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.
102 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.
106 days to the eventSep 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRusso Power Equipment-Elgin, IL, 1001 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USALearn about trucking safety, vehicle registration, avoiding fines, and other best practices to stay safe and legal on the road.- 133 days to the eventOct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRusso Outdoor Power Plus- Valparasio, IN, 745 W US Hwy 30, Valparaiso, IN 46385, USALearn about trucking safety, vehicle registration, avoiding fines, and other best practices to stay safe and legal on the road.
150 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.
151 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.
152 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.- 161 days to the eventNov 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRusso Power Equipment, 16555 W Lincoln Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151, USALearn about trucking safety, vehicle registration, avoiding fines, and other best practices to stay safe and legal on the road.
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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