Hinsdale Police Crack Down On Impaired Driving For Labor Day

HINSDALE, IL — The Hinsdale Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk and drug-impaired drivers and help save lives. According to a release, the high-visibility enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” runs from Aug. 21 through the early morning hours of Sept. 5.

During this period, law enforcement across the state will show zero tolerance for impaired driving. According to the release, officers also will be looking for seatbelt law violators. This comprehensive effort aims to reduce impaired driving and help make zero fatalities a reality on Illinois roads.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a massive problem in Illinois with more
than 300 people dying annually,” Deputy Chief Erik Bernholdt said in a release. “Alcohol- or drug-impaired
driving is not acceptable behavior. It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you go out. We make zero exceptions for impaired driving. There are just no excuses.”

The Hinsdale Police Department recommends the following safe alternatives to drinking and
driving:

• If you will be drinking, designate a sober driver before you go out.
• Plan to use public transportation, call a cab or use a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911.
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

According to the release, the 2017 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is funded by federal highway safety funds from NHTSA and managed through IDOT.

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