New 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Underway Ahead Of Labor Day: Kendall County Sheriff

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff's Office has launched a new enforcement campaign, this time encompassing Labor Day.

From Aug. 15 into the early morning hours of Sept. 2, the agency will be "out in force" targeting impaired driving, seat belt violations and other "dangerous driving behaviors," officials said in a news release Friday.

The sheriff's office will be one of more than 200 other law enforcement agencies participating in the statewide effort led by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

"Driving under the influence—whether from alcohol, cannabis, or any impairing drug—isn't just dangerous, it’s against the law," Undersheriff Bobby Richardson said in a statement. "We will be out in force with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our top priority is protecting the people of Kendall County."

Deputies will be on the lookout for drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs. Messages including "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Drive High, Get a DUI" are part of the education and enforcement effort aimed at saving lives.

"We want everyone in our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly," Richardson said. "Plan ahead, choose a designated driver, and never drive impaired—simple decisions can save lives."

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office's last enforcement took place for three weeks in July in an effort to stop speeding. From July 8 to Aug. 1, officers issued 61 tickets, Patch reported.