Pittsfield, IL – The Illinois State Police, District
20, will be conducting Roadside Safety Checks in Adams County during the Labor
Day holiday period, according to Captain Patrick Staples. “We have a zero –
Tolerance for drunk driving in Illinois. If you are going to celebrate by
drinking, don’t take any chances. Designate a sober driver and make the
celebration safe for everyone.”

            Officers
working this detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating unsafe
vehicles, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting
open alcoholic beverages, or driving under the influence.

With the summertime winding down, it is
important to remind motorists to always “Celebrate Safely”! Designating a sober
driver before the party begins is just one of several simple steps to remember
to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving.

            Alcohol and drug impairment remains a significant
factor in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois.  Safety checks are designed to keep our roads
safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.

            The
Roadside Safety Check is funded through a grant from the United States
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.  The grant is
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic
Safety.