End-Of-Summer Traffic Detail Starts Friday In Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be out in full force starting Friday and continuing through the Labor Day holiday as part of a statewide traffic detail.

The sheriff's office is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as we near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend nears, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office news release.

The enforcement campaign will runs from Friday through the early-morning hours of September 5. During this period, motorists can expect to see more officers on the road and increased messaging about the dangers of impaired driving, according to the news release.

In addition to looking for impaired drivers, sheriff’s office deputies will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are at their lowest. Police will also be on the lookout for speeders and distracted drivers, according to authorities.

The Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI” enforcement efforts are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.