Buffalo Grove Labor Day Safe And Sober Driving Campaign Underway

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — With Labor Day nearly here, many families and friends are planning end-of-summer celebrations. The Buffalo Grove Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to stop impaired driving and help save lives.

“We’ll be out in force to keep impaired drivers off the roads, with the goal of ensuring the residents of our community and visitors make it home safely once the parties end,” Sergeant Frank Horbus said in a news release. “If you’ll be celebrating, we urge you to plan ahead for a sober ride.”

The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 19 through the early-morning hours of Sep. 6. During this period, law enforcement will step up efforts focused on impaired, unbuckled and distracted drivers.

Before the party starts, remember to designate a sober driver, and don’t let friends or family members drive impaired. Other important tips include:

• If you’re hosting, make sure all guests designate a sober driver in advance, or arrange ridesharing or another sober ride home. Also, serve lots of food and include non-alcoholic beverages.
• 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’s 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.