By Stace Keane
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Police Department is proud to be one of over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day. From August 14 through the early morning hours of September 8, officers will be out in force, focused on stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.
Officers will also be enforcing seat belt laws as part of the “Click It or Ticket” initiative. Officials say buckling up is the most effective way to prevent serious injury or death in a crash, and note that everyone in the vehicle, whether in the front seat or back, should be properly buckled, every trip.
In addition to alcohol, officers will be on the lookout for drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs. Messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” are part of a statewide education and enforcement effort aimed at saving lives.
“We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly,” said Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon. “Plan ahead, use a designated driver, and never get behind the wheel impaired. These decisions save lives.”
This local effort is part of a larger statewide campaign supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, which administers the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns with federal highway safety funds.
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