Palos Park Police Hike DUI Patrols For July 4th Weekend

PALOS PARK, IL — With the long Fourth of July weekend approaching, more people will venturing out to visit family and friends after a year of separation due to COVID-19, Palos Park police will be adding extra patrols on the roadways,

The iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired-driving crashes. Officers will be focusing on the “Fatal 4” traffic violation, which include driving under the influence, speeding, distracted or aggressive driving.

“Our advice is simple, be safe, be smart, take your time, don’t drink and drive, wear your seat belts,” said Chief Joe Miller, of the Palos Park Police Department. “Needless to say, one of our biggest concern for the July 4th holiday weekend is impaired drivers and accidents.”

If you're in Palos Park July 3 or July 4 and have had too much to drink and need a ride home, call Palos Park PD at 708 448 2191. Officers will get you home safely and won't arrest you for calling.

Everyone likes to celebrate the Fourth of July with their family and friends, but too often festivities can turn into tragedies on our roadways.