Palos Heights Police Ramp Up Patrols To Curb Holiday Drunken Driving

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — The Palos Heights Police Department as well as other law enforcement agencies around Illinois will begin its holiday traffic enforcement campaign starting Friday, Dec. 13, continuing through Jan. 2.

Officers will be monitoring traffic for impaired driving, speeding, cell phone use and seat belt use as holiday parties get started to ensure that festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Palos Heights police officers will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving to keep our roads safe.

“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” said Sergeant Walter Droba, of the Palos Heights Police Department. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous – it’s unacceptable. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted.”

Palos Heights police urge everyone to take the following simple 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 call 911.
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.

The “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.