Montgomery Police Join Crackdown on Drunk Driving

From August 16 through Labor Day, The Montgomery police will be out in force as part of the annual Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk drivers.  

The statewide crackdown will include high-visibility alcohol and belt enforcement throughout the Village of Montgomery and will run from August 16 through September 2, 2013. 

The effective statewide crackdown will also be supported by national and state paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb drunk driving.

The Montgomery Police said its officers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk.  In addition, seat belt law violators will be ticketed. 

Although 0.08 BAC is the illegal limit in all 50 States, far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol.  The latest statistics underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing drunk driving epidemic.

“Every year in Illinois, about one third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more drunk drivers or motorcycle operators. Holidays, such as Labor Day are particularly dangerous.” said Deputy Chief A. Sanders.

Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign reduces drunk driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.  By joining this effort, we will help make Montgomery roads safer for everyone throughout the Labor Day period.

“We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel drunk is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, not only does drinking impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should drive.  If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel.  If you do chose to drive impaired, you will be arrested.  No warnings.  No excuses,” Deputy Chief A. Sanders said.

Being arrested for driving drunk brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life.  Drunk drivers face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job.  When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment.

Driving drunk is simply not worth the risk.  So don’t take the chance.  The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

 Provided by the Village of Montgomery