Next Oswego Police Holiday Enforcement Campaign Starts Friday

OSWEGO, IL — The holiday season is in full swing, which means Oswego police are busy with several enforcement campaigns.

With Christmas and the New Year two weeks out, police will roll out another campaign aimed at reminding drivers of the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 to Jan. 2, the Oswego Police Department will step up enforcement with a high visibility "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Drive High, Get a DUI" campaign.

Officers will "show zero tolerance" for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving in an effort to make sure people make it to and from celebrations safely, officials said.

In 2020, 11,654 people were killed in car crashes involving drunk drivers, according to statistics provided by police. That same year, one person was killed in an alcohol-related crash every 45 minutes.

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Ahead of the holiday, police provided a few tips for those celebrating:

• Designate a sober driver or use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and call 911.
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and arrange to get them home safely.
• Always buckle up.