20240819 24-07 Labor Day Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8/19/2024
Ofc. K. Yager #70
Oak Brook announces Labor Day traffic safety campaign
targeting impaired and dangerous driving
The Oak Brook Police Department kicked off a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing
impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to
use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel
Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket,” this high-
visibility enforcement initiative will run from Aug. 16 through the early morning hours of Sept. 3,
encompassing Labor Day weekend.
“We want our community to understand the importance of making smart decisions behind the
wheel, on Labor Day and every day,” said Chief Brian Strockis. “While our goal is voluntary
compliance, drivers should expect strict enforcement of all traffic laws on Oak Brook roads every
day.”
The Oak Brook Police Department is collaborating with the Illinois State Police and local law
enforcement agencies across Illinois to support this statewide effort.
In addition to targeting impaired drivers, the campaign will emphasize the "Click It or Ticket"
initiative, underscoring the importance of wearing seat belts. Buckling up is the single-most
effective way to protect yourself in a crash. Whether you're driving across town or across the
country, whether in the front seat or back, always remember to wear your seat belt and ensure all
passengers are also buckled.
As you celebrate, remember to designate a sober driver. Do not let friends or family members
drive drunk, high or impaired by other drugs. Even a small amount of alcohol, cannabis or other
impairing substance can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe.
The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,”
“Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are administered by the Illinois
Department of Transportation with federal dollars from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
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