20-07 Labor Day Pre-Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08/11/2020
Sergeant Reid Foltyniewicz #77
Celebrate Safely: This Labor Day, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Oak Brook, IL– As Labor Day approaches, the unofficial end of Summer is near. If you choose
to celebrate, celebrate responsibly. “Our goal is to help ensure our community’s residents and
visitors make it home safely after the party ends,” said Chief Kruger. “We’ll be out in force to
keep impaired drivers off the roads. If you are celebrating, we urge you to plan for a sober ride. It
could be a matter of life or death.”
The Oak Brook Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law
enforcement across Illinois for the increased statewide effort. The high-visibility crackdown will
run from August 20 through the holiday weekend into the early morning hours of September 8.
Before the fun starts this Labor Day, remember to designate a sober driver and don’t let friends
or family members drive drunk. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgment and
reaction times, making driving unsafe.
Funding for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is through the federal traffic safety funds
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The crackdown runs concurrently
with a media campaign reminding motorists that impaired driving has “Life or Death”
consequences. Visit LifeOrDeathIllinois.com for more information.