The Lombard Police Department will kick off a traffic safety campaign to reduce 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, including 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 Sergeant Tom Balsitis. “While our goal is voluntary compliance, drivers should expect strict enforcement of all traffic laws on Lombard roads every day.”
As celebrations take place, it is important to designate a sober driver and ensure that friends or family members do not drive while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or other substances. Even a small amount of an impairing substance can affect judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe.
In addition to targeting impaired drivers, Lombard Police will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, emphasizing the importance of wearing seat belts. Whether traveling across town or across the country, in the front seat or back, it is crucial to wear a seat belt and ensure that all passengers are also buckled up.
The Lombard Police Department is collaborating with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to support this statewide effort.
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.