DUI Crackdown In Western Springs Over Thanksgiving Break

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – Police in Western Springs are cracking down on drunk drivers and seat belt violators over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. It's part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns that will be held from Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26.

Police Officers will be increasing their visible traffic enforcement primarily focusing on impaired driving and unbuckled motorists throughout Western Springs, according to Western Springs Deputy Police Chief Daniel Albrecht.

"Whether you are traveling across town or across the state this Thanksgiving, please make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seat belt – it is the law," Albrecht said. "IDOT is proud that Illinois has a 93
percent seat belt usage rate, however, far too many drivers and passengers still do not buckle up - especially late at night."

Increased patrols in Western Springs are planned during nighttime hours, when Albrecht says seat belt usage is at a low and impaired driving at a high.

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