20221130 22-12 Holiday Pre-Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/14/2022
Contact: Ofc. K. Yager #70
Drive merry, bright and sober this holiday season
Oak Brook, IL - With the holidays in full swing, the Oak Brook Police Department is partnering
with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired
driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement
efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.”
traffic safety campaign.
“We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the
dangers of impaired drivers,” said Chief Brian Strockis. “During the campaign, you can expect to
see extra safety patrols. We will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to
help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting
System, in 2020, a total of 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving an
alcohol-impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016
to 2020, with one person killed in an alcohol-related crash every 45 minutes in 2020.
Before the holiday fun begins, make a plan for a sober ride home and remember these tips.
• Designate a sober driver or make a plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing
service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, safely pull over and dial 911.
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and make
arrangements to get them home safely. They’ll thank you later.
• Always buckle up!
The holiday enforcement campaign is administered by IDOT with federal highway safety funds
managed by NHTSA.
Approved by: BS- COP
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