Illinois State Police District 20 Issues Road Safety Warnings

Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday driving period,and continues through the New Year. Beginning Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30, officials expect high traffic on interstates and roads throughout the region. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,November 27, is expected to be the busiest.

Illinois State Police are urging drivers to obey the rules of the road. Statistics have shown that fatal crashes increase during the Thanksgiving period. Sobriety checkpoints will be enforced and DUI violators risk arrests and severe penalties.The Illinois State Police will increase manpower and troopers will identify and arrest anyone who is caught drinking and driving. Law enforcement officials are placing special attention on DUI and the move over law.