The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration. To help make sure those celetirations don’t end in tragedy. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort.
From December 12th through January 5th, our officers will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” “Dive High. Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket’ campaigns. These enforcement efforts are supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s statewide outreach media program, “It’s Not a Game, which reminds motorists that driving is serious business.
“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” said Sheriff John Booker. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home and always wear your seat belt. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous, it’s unacceptabile. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted.
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office’s urges everyone to take the following steps to prevent impaired driving and reduce the severity of crashes.
Plan ahead Designate a sober driver, use public transportation or arrange for a ride-sharing service Check local options. Utilize your community’s sober ride programs sobernde programs. Report dangers: If you spot an impaired driver, poll over safely and contact Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office at (815) 772-4044. 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 and one of the simplest ways to save a life. Slow down and stay focused: Obey the speed limit and avoid distractions such as texting, scrolling or gaming while driving.
This campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds administered by IDOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is part of Illinois “It’s Not a Game statewide media outreach program
