Bolingbrook Police Begin Independence Day Traffic Campaign

BOLINGBROOK, IL — The Bolingbrook Police Department will begin an Independence Day traffic enforcement, focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers, the department shared in a news release.

The safety campaign will run from June 19 through July 6 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after the holiday.

"We’re asking all of our residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely," the department said in a news release. "It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink or use drugs. Our officers will be out in full force to keep impaired drivers off the road."

BPD will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the increased statewide enforcement effort, according to a news release.

Bolingbrook Police gave the following safety tips:

Other important tips include:

• Give your designated driver your keys before you go out.
• If you are drunk or impaired by cannabis or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, use your favorite ride-sharing service or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely.
• Promptly report drunk 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, it’s your best defense against an impaired driver.