LEE COUNTY – With the holiday season just around the corner, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office 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 festive gatherings don’t end in tragedy.

From December 13 through January 2, law enforcement agencies across Illinois will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving to keep our roads safe.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office 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.

Report dangers: If you spot an impaired driver, pull over safely and call your local law enforcement agency

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.

Make this holiday season memorable for all the right reasons. Celebrate responsibly and help ensure everyone gets home safely.