Lockport, IL – Drivers across Illinois will see an increase in police patrols starting Thursday, Dec. 12, as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns aimed at preventing impaired driving during the holidays.
According to the Lockport Police Department, the enforcement effort will run through Jan. 5, 2026, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initiative, themed “It’s Not a Game,” focuses on curbing impaired and distracted driving while encouraging seat belt use.
“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” police said in a statement. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home and always wear your seat belt. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous—it’s unacceptable.”
Drivers are urged to use a designated driver, public transit, or rideshare service, report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911, and avoid distractions such as texting or gaming while driving.
The campaign is funded through federal highway safety grants administered by IDOT and the NHTSA, reinforcing local efforts to make Illinois roads safer during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
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