The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state are reminding the public: Whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of other drugs, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, zero tolerance will be shown for those driving impaired.
Remember these important safety tips:
- If you’re planning to use drugs or alcohol, give your keys to a sober driver who can safely drive you home – or call a taxi, rideshare service or, if available, your community’s sober ride program.
- If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.
- Remind your friends to never get in a vehicle with an impaired driver. If you have a friend who is about to drive impaired, take their keys away and help them get home safely. Don’t worry about offending someone – you might be saving their life or someone else’s.
The Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is funded with federal highway safety tax dollars administered by IDOT and runs through the early morning hours of July 6. The effort is administered by IDOT with federal funds and coincides with the comprehensive multimedia campaign “It’s Not a Game.”
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