AURORA, IL — Aurora police will join more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state for a three-week traffic enforcement campaign encompassing Labor Day, officials said Monday.
From Aug. 14 through the early morning hours of Sept. 8, police will be out in force targeting impaired driving, enforcing seat belt usage and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.
The campaign includes the slogans "Click It or Ticket," "Drive High, Get a DUI" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over."
"Driving under the influence — whether it's alcohol, cannabis or any impairing drug — is not just risky, it's illegal," Chief Matt Thomas said in a statement. "We'll be patrolling with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our goal is to protect the people of Aurora."
He continued: "We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly. Plan ahead, use a designated driver, and never get behind the wheel impaired. These decisions save lives."
The campaign is paid for by federal safety highway funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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