Flossmoor Police Ramp Up DUI, Seat Belt Patrols For Labor Day Stretch

FLOSSMOOR, IL — The Flossmoor Police Department is partnering with more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High, Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day weekend.

From Friday, Aug. 15, through the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 2, officers will be out in force, focused on stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.

“Driving under the influence—whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or any impairing drug—is not just risky, but it’s also illegal,” says Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle. “We will be patrolling with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our goal is to protect people.”

Officers will also be enforcing seat belt laws as part of the “Click It or Ticket” initiative. Buckling up is the most effective way to prevent serious injury or death in a crash. Everyone in the vehicle should be properly buckled on every trip. In addition to alcohol, officers will be on the lookout for drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs.

“We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly,” says Chief Estelle. “Plan ahead, use a designated driver and never get behind the wheel impaired. These decisions save lives.”

This local effort is part of a larger statewide campaign supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), made possible by federal highway safety funds. The initiative is reinforced by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign to highlight the deadly consequences of impaired driving.