Labor Day isn’t even on my agenda, but the Crystal Lake Police Department is today the first of a number of local agencies to announce its participation in a Federally-funded highway safety prorgam”:
The Crystal Lake Police Department joins statewide Labor Day traffic safety effort
The Crystal Lake Police Department announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as we near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend.
No matter how you plan to celebrate summer’s end, make sure you do it safely.
The Department is urging motorists to plan ahead for a sober ride home if they plan on drinking alcohol or using another impairing substance.
The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from August 15th through the early-morning hours of September 2nd.
During this period, motorists can expect to see more officers on the road and increased messaging about the dangers of impaired driving.
In addition to looking for impaired drivers, the Crystal Lake Police Department will be stepping up seat belt, speed, and distracted driving enforcement.
The Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement efforts are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
