 Officers working this detail will be watching for drivers who are
operating unsafe vehicles, driving with a suspended or revoked
driver's license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, or driving
under the influence. "The message is simple and clear," according to
Illinois State Police Director Larry G. Trent. "We have zero
tolerance for drunk drivers in Illinois."Alcohol and drug
impairment remains a significant factor in over 40 percent of all
fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Safety checks are designed
to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the
road.
The roadside safety check is funded through a grant from the
United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois
Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
[Text from file received from Illinois
State Police District 9]
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Zero
Tolerance for Drunk Drivers in Illinois
