Crystal Lake Police to Conduct Increased Traffic Enforcement During Thanksgiving

From Crystal Lake Police Department:

As millions of families travel to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s crucial to remember to buckle up and not drive impaired. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that 17 roadway deaths occurred in Illinois over the 2015 holiday weekend. Many deaths and injuries could have been prevented with the click of a seat belt or the choice to designate a sober driver.

The Crystal Lake Police Department is joining in this national effort along with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP), and local law enforcement agencies across the state to save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt and impaired driving laws.

Statistics show that nighttime driving comes with an increased risk for a crash that could result in injury or death. Evening hours account for a higher percentage of alcohol-related crashes, a higher percentage of fatalities, and a lower percentage of occupants wearing seat belts.

Seat belts saved the lives of more than 12,500 passenger vehicle occupants age 5 and older nationwide in 2013 according to NHTSA. Buckle up and encourage your loved ones to do the same. You will save the cost of a ticket and may even save a life.

If you do celebrate with alcohol, make sure to designate a sober driver.

For more information about the “Click It or Ticket” or “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns, visit www.idot.illinois.gov.

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