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Hoffman Estates police crack down on drunked drivers

From Friday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 5, Hoffman Estates police officers will be out in force as part of the annual Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunken drivers. The statewide crackdown will include high-visibility alcohol and belt enforcement throughout Hoffman Estates. This enforcement is funded by a grant from IDOT.

Members of the Hoffman Estates Police Department will be aggressively looking for drunken drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving drunk. In addition, front and back seat belt law violators will be ticketed.

The Hoffman Estates Police Department is giving fair warning to people who drink and drive.

“You’ll see us making lots of stops during this highly visible enforcement period and if we suspect anyone is driving while intoxicated, officers will show zero tolerance for drunk driving,” said Sgt. Michael Raucci of the Traffic Section.

Data shows the holiday season is a particularly deadly time due to the increased number of drunken drivers on the roads, and the Hoffman Estates Police Department is prepared to stop and arrest any drunken driver they see to keep roads safe.

“The holiday season is a time for many festivities and we are going to keep our roads safe for travelers,” said Sgt. Raucci “This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for drunk drivers on the road. If you choose to drive drunk, we will stop you and you will be arrested.”

Sgt. Raucci noted that being arrested for driving drunk brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Drunken drivers face jail time, loss of their driver’s 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. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be vigilant in our duty to keep people safe,” said Sgt. Raucci.

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