Lake County Sheriff's Office takes part in holiday safety campaign

Special enforcement period runs from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2

December 19, 2024 at 1:56 pm CST

WAUKEGAN – With the holiday season just around the corner, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign through Jan 2.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office urges everyone to take the following 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 dial 911.
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.

The campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.