The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why The Danville Police Department is
partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired
driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement campaign. From Dec.
15 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired
driving to keep our roads safe and help ensure a happy holiday season.
“If you’ll be celebrating with festive drinks or other impairing substances, make a plan for a safe ride home
before you leave for the party,” said Sergeant Andrew Brooks. “Driving impaired is simply unacceptable. That’s
why we make zero exceptions and arrest all impaired drivers. There are no excuses.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, in the
United States in 2021, a total of 13,384 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-
impaired driver. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes each year from
2017 to 2021, with one person killed in a drunk-driving crash approximately every 45 minutes. These fatalities
are preventable, and drivers must remember that driving impaired — by alcohol, cannabis or any other
substance, whether legal or not — is potentially deadly and illegal behavior.

Partners with our Community
The Danville Police Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
? Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service.
? If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and contact 911.
? Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take their keys and make arrangements to get them
home safely. They’ll thank you later.
? Remember to buckle up!
The holiday enforcement campaign is administered by IDOT with federal highway safety funds managed by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.