Oak Lawn Police Plan Labor Day DUI Enforcement Patrols, Checkpoints

OAK LAWN, IL — Motorists passing through Oak Lawn can expect to possibly encounter DUI enforcement operations during the upcoming Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High – Get A DUI” campaign. This year Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 4.

The high-visibility enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 18 through the early morning hours of Sept. 5. During this period, motorists can expect to see roadside safety checks, more officers on the road and increased messaging about the dangers of impaired driving. In addition to looking for drunk drivers, the Oak Lawn Police Department will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are at their lowest. Speeders and distracted drivers should also be aware.

Oak Lawn police are partnering with 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. The Labor Day enforcement efforts are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.