Community Updates Home
The original item was published from 5/26/2021 2:06:37 PM to 6/1/2021 12:00:02 AM.

Community Updates

Trending News

Posted on: May 11, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Memorial Day: Drive Sober and Click It or Ticket

Drive Sober Get Pulled Over (JPG)

This Memorial Day, ‘Click It or Ticket’

Starting now through Memorial Day weekend, the Lombard Police Department is stepping up enforcement to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.”

“We want the act of buckling up to become automatic to all drivers and passengers,” said Lombard Police Officer Paula Rojas.  “Click It or Ticket’ isn’t about citations – it’s about saving lives. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45%. Seat belts save lives every day, but they’re only effective if they’re used.”  

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time.  

While Illinois currently has a 94.6% seat belt use compliance rate, unbelted occupants still account for more than half of those killed in motor vehicle crashes. The simple click of a seat belt could save thousands of lives each year.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Trending News

Tis the Season for Safety 395

Holiday Shopping Crime Prevention Tips

Posted on: November 28, 2023
Thanksgiving Enforcement Results graphic with drive sober logo

Thanksgiving Enforcement Results

Posted on: November 28, 2023
Keep the Wreath Red - 395

Keep the Wreath Red This Holiday Season

Posted on: November 15, 2023
Holiday Light Recycling (395 x 305 px)

Holiday Light Recycling

Posted on: November 20, 2023
Hand holding paper gift bags with text about shopping small and local

Shop Small this Small Business Saturday

Posted on: November 21, 2023
raking leaves

Lombard's Free Leaf Collection Program

Posted on: October 17, 2023
Colorful fall leaves on storm drain inlet

Help Keep Leaves Away from Storm Drains

Posted on: October 24, 2023
9M Routine - General  (395 x 305 px)

Prevent Thefts With the 9PM Routine

Posted on: October 6, 2023
FOIA book on table with white keyboard

Village Launches New FOIA Platform

Posted on: September 6, 2023