Calumet City, IL – The Calumet City Police Department announced they are stepping up traffic safety efforts through the Labor Day Weekend. The efforts are aimed at reducing impaired
driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. This high visibility enforcement initiative will run through the early morning hours of
September 3, 2024.
“We want our community to understand the importance of making smart decisions behind the wheel, on Labor Day and every day,” said Chief Kolosh. “While our goal is voluntary compliance, drivers should expect strict enforcement of all traffic laws on Calumet City roads every day.”
The Calumet City Police Department joins the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to support this statewide effort.
In addition to targeting impaired drivers, the campaign will emphasize the “Click It or Ticket” initiative, underscoring the importance of wearing seat belts. Buckling up is the single-most effective way to protect yourself in a crash.
As you celebrate, remember to designate a sober driver. Do not let friends or family members drive drunk, high or impaired by other drugs. Even a small amount of alcohol, cannabis or other
impairing substance can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe.
The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal dollars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
