Edwardsville Police Department launches Fourth of July traffic safety campaign

The Edwardsville Police Department has announced a Fourth of July traffic safety campaign focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

Enforcement takes place between June 19 and July 6, covering the summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.

“We’re asking for your cooperation. If you are driving, don’t drink or use impairing substances. Our officers will be working to prevent impaired driving and ensure all occupants are buckled up,” said Lieutenant Matt Senci.

The Edwardsville Police will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 statewide agencies for the effort, which is carried out in addition to the department’s daily operations and enforcement.

Celebrate safely:

• Designate a sober driver before you go
• If impaired, use a taxi, ride-share, or call a sober
• Report impaired drivers by dialing
• Buckle up — it’s the law and your best defense against an impaired

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.