Libertyville Police Ramps Up Traffic Enforcement

has amped up traffic enforcement as part of the Labor Day “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose” campaign, which runs from Aug. 19 to Sept. 5.

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently awarded $7,900 to Libertyville Police Department for additional enforcement to focus on impaired drivers as well as safety belt violations during that period. Statistics show a disproportionate number of traffic deaths occur late at night and involve a drinking driver and/or unbuckled motorist.

“Nighttime is the most critical time for motor vehicle fatalities. The Libertyville Police Department is dedicated to the cause and will be stepping up our late-night enforcement efforts, making sure impaired drivers are off the road and motorists are buckled up,” said Police Chief Clint Herdegen. “Traffic and highway safety in Libertyville will remain one of our priorities throughout the year.”

Libertyville police will join the Illinois State Police and nearly 300 local police and sheriff’s departments in the statewide enforcement effort.

Here are some tips to avoid drinking and driving:

• Don’t let friends or family members drive impaired
• Designate a sober driver before going out and give that person your keys
• If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely
• Report impaired drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 9-1-1
• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their safety belt. It is your best defense against an impaired driver

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