The Sangamon County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday announced that they will be cracking down on drunk or texting drivers during the Thanksgiving holiday.  The Click it or ticket and driver sober or get pulled over campaigns will start November 19th and run through November 29th. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell says that it’s up to the community to make smart decisions to drive sober. He encourages all Illinoisans to not drink and drive. He also says that patrols will be stepping up to keep impaired drivers off the road. 

If you’ll be celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances, remember to make a plan for a sober ride home, if you’ve been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, or call a family member to take you home. There are also ride shares available for you to use such as Uber or Lyft and if you do see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 9-1-1. 

Law enforcement is asking you to remember to wear a seatbelt and make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt.  The Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.