Illinois State Police to participate in Saturation Saturday
Patrol Efforts Will Focus on Removing Impaired Drivers from Roadways

 

[August 24, 2018] 

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 09 Interim Commander, Lieutenant J.W. Price, announces plans for Saturation Saturday enforcement. The enforcement initiative will occur on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in conjunction with the Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign which runs from August 20 through September 4.

Saturation Saturday is a statewide initiative with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to raise awareness on the dangers of drunk and drugged driving, and increase enforcement to remove and arrest individuals driving under the influence. Troopers across the state will join county and local law enforcement agencies for increased enforcement during the evening hours of August 25 and early morning hours of August 26.

Lieutenant Price added “ISP District 9 is proud to partner with MADD for this important saturation patrol Saturday. DUI drivers are the most dangerous drivers on our roadways, not only to innocent people, but also themselves. The Illinois State Police takes a zero tolerance approach to DUI enforcement. If you are going to drink, then don’t drive. Call a sober driver, get a taxi or ride share, and be responsible. We will have enhanced directed DUI patrols throughout our 7 county coverage and will arrest anyone driving drunk or drugged on our roadways.”

As the summer season draws to an end, remember some of these important tips.

• Never let family or friends drive impaired.

• Plan ahead, give your keys to a designated driver before you go out, call a taxi, take mass transit, or use your favorite ride sharing service.

• Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.

• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears his or her seat belt. It is their best defense against a drunk/impaired driver.

[Tpr. Sean T. Ramsey
Safety Education Officer
Illinois State Police District 09]