The Westmont Police Department will join numerous law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois during the next few weeks in a crackdown on drivers operating under the influence and those not wearing their seat belts.
The extra enforcement period will start Nov. 13 and will conclude Dec. 31. During that time, officers will take a zero tolerance approach to alcohol related and seat belt violations, police said,
According to police, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among young people. Half of those killed would be alive today if they simply put on their safety belt, and many deadly crashes are alcohol related. This is why the Westmont Police Department will participate in this enforcement activity, said Deputy Police Chief Randy King.
“It is our hope that drivers will read this message and decide to not drive if they have been drinking, rather than get arrested for DUI, and help us to accomplish our goal of making the roadways safer for all to use,” King said.
