Village Of Palatine: This Labor Day, Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over

Palatine IL

27 August, 2021

11:10 AM

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Press release from the Village of Palatine: August 26, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                         As Illinoisans gear up to mark the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations throughout the state, the Palatine Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on drunk, unbuckled, and distracted drivers. "Our goal is to help ensure that our community's residents and visitors make it home safely after the party ends," said Palatine Police Commander David Brandwein. "We'll be out in force to keep impaired drivers off the roads. If you'll be celebrating, we urge you to plan ahead for a sober ride. It could be a matter of life or death." The Palatine Police Department is collaborating with law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the increased statewide effort. Extra uniformed police officers will conduct saturation patrols dedicated to identifying and arresting impaired drivers, as well as strictly enforcing speeding, seat belt, and distracted driving laws. The high-visibility crackdown will run from August 20 through the holiday weekend into the early morning hours of Sept. 7. Additionally, the Palatine Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the 1200 block of W. Algonquin Rd from 11:00 PM on Friday, September 3rd through 4:00 AM on Saturday, September 4th. Before the fun starts this Labor Day, remember to designate a sober driver and don't let friends or family members drive drunk. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The crackdown runs concurrently with a media campaign reminding motorists that impaired driving has "Life or Death" consequences. Visit LifeOrDeathIllinois.com for more information. This press release was produced by the Village of Palatine. The views expressed here are the author's own.