Lockport Police Remind Drivers To 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over'

LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport Police Department will join the Illinois Department of Transportation in stopping drunk and drug-impaired drivers and help save lives. According to a release from the department, the Labor Day holiday also can be one of the deadliest because of motor vehicle crashes related to drunk and drug-impaired drivers.

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. Officers also will be looking for seat-belt law violators.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a massive problem in Illinois with more than 300 people dying annually,” Sgt. Brian Phelan 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.”

According to the release, Lockport 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, contact 911 if it is considered an emergency or (815) 838-2132 for non-emergency.
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

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

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