SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Santa Claus isn’t the only one who might know when you’re bad or good right about now.
As has been the case with other holidays, local and state law enforcement are out through January third moreso than normal, looking for speeding drivers, those not wearing their seat belts, those on their cell phones while driving, and especially drunk drivers.
“Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drive impaired,” said Paul Wappel, spokesperson, Illinois Department of Transportation. “If you are going to be under the influence of alcohol, or another impairing substance, don’t drive. Give your keys to somebody else. Find a ride home, an Uber, something like that.”
More than 1,200 people have died as a result of accidents on Illinois roads this year.
Wappel says if you are out on the roads, and see bad driving, report it.
“If you’re driving, and you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and contact law enforcement immediately,” said Wappel. “We want everybody to get to their destination safely, to have a happy holiday season and Christmas.”
Roadside safety checks and special enforcement details will be a part of the law enforcement work, As has been the case during other holiday periods, are funded with federal money passed through to IDOT.
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