Heading into the final holiday of the Summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local police are stepping up their efforts to curb driving under the influence during the Labor Day holiday.  The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day Campaign runs through Labor Day weekend.  

IDOT and the ISP want everyone to remember to give their keys to a sober driver or call a taxi, rideshare service, or community sober ride program.  If you see an impaired driver, contact law enforcement, and remind your friends to never get into a vehicle with an impaired driver.  If you have a friend who is about to drive impaired, ISP encourages you to take the keys away and help them get home safely. 

“With Labor Day being the unofficial end of summer, there’s the temptation to celebrate and then get behind the wheel.”  ISP Division of Patrol Colonel Margaret McGreal, says Troopers will be strictly enforcing the fatal four violations, DUI, speeding, distracted driving, and occupant restraint laws.  

During the Labor Day enforcement campaign, motorists are reminded to “Click it or Ticket.”  Illinois law requires all passengers to be buckled, whether you are in the front seat or the back.  Find out more by visiting www.buckleupilllinois.org.