Lockport Police Plan Thanksgiving Enforcement Effort

LOCKPORT, IL — The Lockport Police Department will kick off a Thanksgiving campaign for safe and sober driving on Friday, police said. The safety campaign will run through Nov. 29, leading up to and following the Thanksgiving holiday, which is one of the busiest times on Illinois roads, according to police.

The department will join the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, police said.

“We want our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive
sober Thanksgiving weekend and every day,” the department said in a release. “Remember – if you’re going to drink or use other impairing substances, don’t drive. We will be stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure everyone makes it home from their celebrations.”

Lockport Police gave the following advice for those who are celebrating:

• Make a plan for a sober ride home before you go out.
• If you’ve been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, or call a family member to get you home safely.
• Use your favorite ride-share service, such as Uber or Lyft, or use public transportation.
• Use your community’s designated driver program.
• If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 911.
• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It is the best defense against an impaired driver.

The Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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