‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ This Holiday Season
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Naperville Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy. From Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, law enforcement agencies across Illinois will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving to keep our roads safe.
“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous – it’s illegal and potentially deadly. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted.”
Naperville Police Department urges everyone to take the following simple steps to prevent impaired driving:
- Plan ahead: Designate a sober driver, use public transportation or arrange for a ride-sharing service.
- Report dangers: If you spot an impaired driver, pull over safely and contact police.
- Be a hero: Stop a friend from driving impaired by taking their keys and helping them get home safely.
- Buckle up: It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
Make this holiday season memorable for all the right reasons. Celebrate responsibly and help ensure everyone gets home safely.
This campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.