'Don't Even Think' About Driving Drunk, Cops Warn

SKOKIE, IL - Police in Skokie have vowed to amp up efforts to detain drunk drivers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

“Don’t even think about drinking and driving this Fourth of July – or you will be arrested,” said Sergeant Richard Wolfer. “The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign means zero tolerance for drunk driving – no excuses.”

Officers will also be out looking to ticket seat belt violators.

The Skokie Police Department offers the following warnings ahead of the holiday weekend.

If you are hosting an Independence Day party

• Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in a drunk driving crash.

• Make sure all of your guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers.

• Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

• Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.

If you are attending an Independence Day party

• Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys.

• If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up, or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.

• Never let friends leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while drunk.

• Always buckle up – it is your best defense against a drunk driver.