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Between October 24 and November 3, deputies focused on impaired driving, seat belt use and other roadway violations as part of statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. #traffic #halloween

The award marks the state as a leader in applying digital tools to improve safety and public service. #technology

Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said officers will be checking for valid driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, ensuring compliance with Illinois’ seat belt and child safety restraint laws, and watching for impaired drivers. #checkpoint

“This is another step toward electrifying our transportation sector and improving air quality in areas most affected by diesel pollution,” said Acting Director James Jennings. #trucks

“Through the Labor Day safety campaign, we helped to make our roads safer and spread the word about the risks of impaired driving — ‘It’s Not a Game,’” Sheriff James Mendrick said in a statement. #driving #laborday

Speeding creates unnecessary risks for all motorists, reducing the driver’s ability to steer safely around other vehicles, hazardous objects or unexpected curves. #speeding

DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the statewide effort. #safety

"Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone's support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind the wheel," said DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. #driving

"It's illegal, it's irresponsible and it puts lives at risk - yours, your passengers' and everyone else's on the road." #driving

The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization was carried out by DuPage County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce fatalities. #enforcement