21-12 Thanksgiving Pre-Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/15/2021
CONTACT: Ofc. Yager #70
Oak Brook kicks off Thanksgiving campaign for safe and sober
driving
Oak Brook Police Department announced it’s joining with the Illinois Department of
Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to
remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the
Thanksgiving holiday.
“We want our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive
sober Thanksgiving weekend and every day,” said Chief James Kruger. “Remember – if you’re
going to drink or use other impairing substances, don’t drive. We will be stepping up patrols to
keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure everyone makes it home from their celebrations.”
The safety campaign will run Nov. 19 – Nov. 29 leading up to and following the Thanksgiving
Day holiday, one of the busiest times on Illinois roads.
If you’ll be celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances, please remember:
• Make a plan for a sober ride home before you go out.
• If you’ve been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass
transit, or call a family member to get you home safely.
• Use your favorite ride-share service, such as Uber or Lyft, or use public
transportation.
• If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 911.
• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It is the best defense
against an impaired driver.
The Thanksgiving enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Approved by: JK - COP
KY#70 21-12
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