From the Lake in the Hills Police:
The Lake in the Hills Police Department begins Fourth of July traffic safety campaign
Lake in the Hills, IL- The Lake in the Hills Police Department announced today plans for July Fourth traffic
enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 20
through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.
“We are asking all of our residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely,” said Officer Amanda Johnson, Public Information Officer for the Lake in the Hills Police Department.
“If you are driving, do not drink or use cannabis or other impairing substances. Our officers will be working diligently to keep impaired drivers off the road and ensure everyone is properly using safety belts and appropriate child passenger restraints within the vehicle.”
The Lake in the Hills Police Department will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the statewide effort.
To celebrate safely, designate a sober driver and do not let friends or family members drive impaired.
Other important tips include:
- Give your designated driver your keys before you go out.
- If you are impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or any other drug, call a taxi, take mass transit, use a ride-
sharing service, or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely. - Promptly report impaired drivers to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. Not only is it the law, but it’s also your best
defense against an impaired driver.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The enforcement efforts are complemented by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign, which emphasizes the serious consequences of impaired driving and other unsafe driving behaviors.
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From the Algonquin Police:
The Algonquin Police Department begins Fourth of July traffic safety campaign
Algonquin, IL – The Algonquin Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.
The safety campaign will run from June 20 through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.
“We’re asking all of our residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely,” said Sgt. Jason Burzynski.
“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink or use cannabis or other impairing substances. Our officers will be working diligently to keep impaired drivers off the road and ensure everyone is buckled up.”
The Algonquin Police Department will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the statewide effort.
To celebrate safely, designate a sober driver and don’t let friends or family members drive impaired.
Other important tips include:
- Give your designated driver your keys before you go out.
- If you are impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or any other drug, call a taxi, take mass transit, use a
ride-sharing service, or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely. - Promptly report impaired drivers to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. Not only is it the law, but it’s also
your best defense against an impaired driver.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The enforcement efforts are complemented by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign, which emphasizes the serious consequences of impaired driving and other unsafe driving behaviors.
