Quick Silver Z

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois and federal officials are teaming up to enforce safe driving this holiday weekend.

The Illinois State Police, Secretary of State Police and more than 320 local law enforcement agencies are joining with the state Department of Transportation to crack down on drunk drivers. The campaign features the theme "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" to encourage mandatory safety belt use.

Also participating are officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

The effort is intended to reduce crashes on Illinois roads during a key summer travel time. Provisional IDOT data show 392 people have died in crashes through July 1 compared to 477 during the same time in 2013

Illini Al

The electronic billboards above the interstates today said 399 deaths. If those counts are accurate, 7 more died in the last couple days. IMO, drunk drivers usually get off way too easy, but texting while driving is no better. Stay alert and safe this weekend!

Stilcrazee

Too bad the no hand held phone law can't be better enforced. I got cut off twice late yesterday afternoon on Southbound 355 by people changing lanes, no signals, while holding their phones to their left ear. 1 male and 1 female, both in suvs.

Any one else notice how many people in other cars are enthralled with their crotches while driving? (like no one can tell that they are texting?)

Quick Silver Z

Is it wrong for me to be enthralled with my crotch and NOT own a smart phone?

Stilcrazee

Not if it glows at night while you are driving.