Oak Lawn Cops Crack Down On Labor Day Drunk Drivers

OAK LAWN, IL -- The Oak Lawn Police Department has started its end-of-summer crackdown on impaired drivers in anticipation of the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. From now until the early morning hours of Sept. 3, police will be running extra DUI enforcement patrols. Officers will also be looking for seat belt violators.

The high-visibility enforcement is part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over " campaign. Expect law enforcement in nearby communities and around the state to show zero tolerance for impaired driving. Labor Day is considered the most deadly weekend for holiday driving.

Partiers and picnickers are encouraged to designate a sober driver or call a cab or ride sharing service rather than driving home bombed. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe.

All occupants of vehicles must also be wearing seat belts. The National Safety Council that more than 400 people will die in car and trucking accidents during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.