Schaumburg Stepping Up Traffic Safety Efforts For Labor Day

SCHAUMBURG, IL — With end-of-summer celebrations right around the corner, the Schaumburg Police Department announced it is taking part in the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Labor Day campaign from Aug. 19 through Sept. 6.

During this period, law enforcement will be stepping up efforts focused on impaired, unbuckled and distracted drivers, according to a news release.

Police are asking residents to find someone to be a sober driver and don’t let friends or family members drive impaired. Other important tips from the police include:

• If you’re hosting, make sure all your guests designate a sober driver in advance, or arrange ride-sharing or another sober ride home. Also, serve lots of food and include non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
• If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home, call a cab, or stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.
• Don’t let friends leave your sight if you think they are about to drive impaired.
• Always buckle up – it is your best defense in a crash.

The Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, according to the news release.