Naperville Police Plan 4th of July Crackdown on Drunk Drivers

Naperville police will be out targeting drunk drivers and seat belt violators during the 4th of July holiday and throughout the weekend. 

As part of a statewide campaign, patrols will be out through July 6 and police will be "working overtime with increased patrols to catch and arrest anyone who is driving while impaired or unbuckled,” according to the Naperville Police Department.

Police are urging drivers to designate a sober driver during the holiday and have provided the following tips:

If you are hosting a 4th of July party:

• Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in an impaired driving crash;
• Make sure all of your guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers;
• Serve lots of food  and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party;
• Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving impaired.

If you are attending a 4th of July party:

• Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys;
• If you do not have a designated driver, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober;
• Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired;
• Always buckle up – it is still your best defense against an impaired driver.