20220616 22-07 4th of July Pre-Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/16/2022
Contact: Ofc. Yager #70
Oak Brook begins Fourth of July safety campaign to
encourage safe and sober driving
Oak Brook announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on
impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early
morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after
Independence Day.
“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink or use marijuana or other drugs,” said Chief Brian
Strockis. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the road and
enforce all other traffic laws.”
Oak Brook will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s
departments for the increased statewide enforcement effort.
Use these tips to help ensure a happy and safe holiday:
• Designate a sober driver and give them your keys before you go out.
• Don’t let friends or family members drive under the influence.
• If you are drunk or impaired by marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass
transit, use your favorite ride-sharing app, or call a sober friend or family member
to get you home safely.
• Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It’s not only the law, but
also your best defense against an impaired driver.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” programs
are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of
Transportation. The enforcement period runs concurrently with IDOT’s media campaign,
reminding motorists that “It’s Not a Game” to drive impaired.
Released on 6/16/2022 @ 1000
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