DANVILLE, IL – Drivers across Illinois can expect increased traffic enforcement beginning Wednesday as Thanksgiving travel ramps up. Danville Police announced this week that they will join the Illinois State Police and statewide partners for the annual “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns running Nov. 21 to Dec. 2. The extra patrols will target seat-belt violations, distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving involving alcohol or drugs, including cannabis.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers intend to keep roads safer during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. “Thanksgiving brings more vehicles, longer trips and more festivities,” said Sgt. Eric Olson in the release. Olson added that seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective life-saving tools in a crash, and urged all drivers to buckle up “every trip, every time.” He also encouraged travelers to plan for a sober ride before celebrations begin.
Police outlined several safety recommendations ahead of the holiday: choose a sober driver before going out, use taxis or rideshare services if needed, and avoid driving after consuming alcohol or cannabis. Drivers who spot an impaired motorist are asked to pull over safely and call 911. Officials also stressed that everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt, noting it remains “the best defense” against an impaired driver.
The Thanksgiving enforcement initiative is supported by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and aligns with statewide safety programs including “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click It or Ticket,” and “It’s Not a Game.”
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