Will Joliet Police Make A Ton Of DUI Arrests This Holiday Season?

(The following edited press release was issued by Joliet's Police Department.)

JOLIET ? With the holiday season just around the corner, the Joliet Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the ?Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over? and ?Drive High, Get a DUI? enforcement campaign to ensure that festive gatherings don?t end in tragedy. From Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, law enforcement agencies across Illinois will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving to keep our roads safe.

?This season let?s make safety our shared priority,? said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans. ?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.?

The Joliet Police Department urges 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 contact the Joliet Police Department.
• 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.
• Make this holiday season memorable for all the right reasons. Celebrate responsibly and help ensure everyone gets home safely.

This campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.