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“Buckle up every trip, every time,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe.” #dupagecounty #memorialday

Officials emphasized that drivers who need to send a message, check directions or make a call should pull over and park in a safe location before using their devices. #dupagecounty #phones #driving

As part of the program, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick will award two scholarships of $750 each to local students. #scholarships #illinoissheriffs

“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

The caller falsely states there is a warrant for the individual’s arrest typically due to missed jury duty or a court appearance and demands thousands of dollars to “quash” the warrant. #scams

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

"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