The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is taking part of a Labor Day traffic safety campaign targeting impaired drivers and dangerous driving. The traffic safety campaign aims to reduce impaired driving and hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to wear a seat belt. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket,” this high-visibility enforcement initiative will run from August 16, 2024, through the early morning hours of September 3rd, including Labor Day weekend.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to support this statewide effort.
In addition to targeting impaired drivers, the campaign will emphasize the “Click It or Ticket” initiative, underscoring the importance of wearing seat belts. Buckling up is the most effective way to protect yourself in a crash.
As you celebrate, remember to designate a sober driver. Do not let friends or family members drive drunk, high, or impaired by other drugs. Even a small amount of alcohol, cannabis, or other impairing substances can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe.
The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal dollars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.