20-09 Thanksgiving Pre-Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/10/2020
CONTACT: Ofc. Yager #70
Oak Brook to motorists: This Thanksgiving,
buckle up and designate a sober driver
Oak Brook, IL – With one of the busiest travel times of the year just around the corner, the
Oak Brook Police Department is reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober to ensure
that everyone gets to the Thanksgiving table safely.
“On regular days and holidays alike, law enforcement too often see the results of driving
impaired and not wearing a seat belt,” said Chief Kruger. “They are both tragic and
preventable. Whether you’re driving cross-country or across the street, please remember to
wear your seat belt and make a plan for a sober ride home.”
Throughout the year, many traffic deaths and injuries could be prevented with the click of a
seat belt or the choice to designate a sober driver. More than 30% of motor vehicle crash
fatalities in Illinois involve an alcohol-impaired driver, and data shows drug-involved
driving is on the rise.
To combat these trends, Oak Brook is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, the
Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies in a statewide effort to save lives by
stepping up enforcement of seat belt and impaired driving laws.
Motorists will see this increase in safety patrols from Nov. 20 over the holiday weekend
through the early morning hours of Nov. 30.
The Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds
administered by IDOT as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It
or Ticket campaigns.
Approved by: JK - COP
KY#70 20-09
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