Holiday cheers, not tears: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’ ‘Drive High, Get a DUI’

QUINCY — With the holiday season just around the corner, Quincy Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that holiday gatherings don’t end in tragedy.

Law enforcement agencies across Illinois have adopted a zero-tolerance policy through Jan. 2 for impaired driving to keep our roads safe.

“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority,” Sgt. Ryan Witt said in a press release. “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous – it’s unacceptable. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted.”

Quincy Police Department urges everyone to take the following simple steps to prevent impaired driving:

• Plan ahead: Designate a sober driver, use public transportation or arrange for a ride-sharing service.
• Check local options: Utilize your community’s sober ride programs.
• Report dangers: If you spot an impaired driver, pull over safely and contact Quincy Police Department.
• Be a hero: Stop a friend from driving impaired by taking their keys and helping them get home safely.
• Buckle up: It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

This campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered by IDOT.