Above / Be mindful to follow the rules of the road every day. In Naperville, the local speed limit is 25 mph throughout neighborhoods unless otherwise noted. Never drive while under the influence. Buckle up for safety!
Update, June 17, 2021 / The Naperville Police Department released Fourth of July enforcement numbers on June 16 that include the arrest of one motorist for impaired driving and issuance of 36 seat belt citations during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click it or Ticket” campaigns that ran in late June through July 6, 2021.
Officers assigned to the grant enforcement detail also made three arrests for not having valid driver’s licenses and one arrest for possession of a controlled substance with an additional charge of illegal transportation of cannabis.
Note! ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ and ‘Click It or Ticket’
Original Post, June 20, 2021 / The Naperville Police Department is participating in an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run through July 6 to encompass three weekends leading up to and including the Independence Day holiday, one of the deadliest times on Illinois roads.
“We want all our residents and visitors to have an enjoyable and safe holiday,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Rick Krakow. “Remember, if you’re going to drink or use other impairing substances, don’t drive. We will be stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure everyone makes it home safely from their celebrations.”
The Naperville Police Department will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the increased statewide enforcement effort.
To keep your 4th of July celebrations safe, plan ahead by designating a sober driver, never driving distracted and always wearing your seat belt. Other important tips include:
- Give your designated driver your keys before you go out.
- If you are drunk or impaired by marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, use your favorite ride-share service, take mass transit, or call a family member to get you home safely.
- If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It is the best defense against an impaired driver.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The campaign runs concurrently with a media campaign reminding motorists that impaired driving has “Life or Death” consequences.