Stepped Up Holiday Patrols Continue

(Robinson) — The Robinson Police Department along with other local, county, and state agencies are working to help keep holiday travel safe. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says the “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaigns run through December 2nd. He says officers will be looking for seat-belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs, including cannabis. Schmidt says Thanksgiving brings more vehicles, longer trips, and more festivities. He reminds drivers that seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to save your life in a crash. He says if you plan to celebrate with alcohol or cannabis, make a plan for a sober ride before the celebrations begin. This Thanksgiving enforcement effort is supported by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.