Glendale Heights, IL – Holiday travelers across DuPage County will see increased DUI enforcement now through January 5 as Glendale Heights police join a statewide safety crackdown aimed at reducing impaired driving during the busiest travel weeks of the season.
According to the Glendale Heights Police Department, officers will participate in Illinois’ “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. The effort is supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s outreach program, “It’s Not a Game,” which reminds drivers that impaired driving remains one of the state’s most serious crash factors.
“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” Sgt. Chris Parsons said in the department’s announcement. Parsons urged residents to plan ahead for a sober ride if they intend to drink or use impairing substances, adding that impaired driving is “not just dangerous; it’s unacceptable.”
Police said extra patrols will focus on identifying impaired drivers, seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted driving. Officers will be out “in full force,” with no exceptions for motorists who choose to drive under the influence.
The department encouraged residents to take several steps to prevent impaired driving and reduce the severity of crashes, including designating a sober driver, using ride-share options, and reporting suspected impaired drivers. Police also urged motorists to buckle up, avoid distractions, and slow down on wet or congested roads during holiday travel.
The statewide enforcement period is funded through federal highway safety grants administered by IDOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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