Fourth Of July Enforcement Campaign Planned In Lockport

LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport Police Department announced it will have stepped-up enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers for the Fourth of July holiday.

According to a news release, the campaign will run from June 16 until the early morning of July 5.

“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other drugs,” Lockport Police said. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.”

Lockport Police join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the increased statewide enforcement effort.

Police gave several tips for residents to have a safe holiday:

• Designate a sober driver and give them your keys before you go out.
• Don’t let friends or family members drive under the influence.
• If you are drunk or impaired by marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, use your favorite ride-sharing app, or call a sober friend or family member to get 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. It’s not only the law, but also your best defense against an impaired driver.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket”
programs are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, according to the release.