FREEPORT — The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office announced it’s joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s offices to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.

“We want our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober Thanksgiving weekend and every day,” said Sheriff David Snyders. “Remember, if you’re going to drink, don’t drive. We will be stepping up patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure everyone makes it home from their celebrations.”

The safety campaign will run Nov. 19 to Nov. 29 leading up to and following the Thanksgiving Day holiday, one of the busiest times on Illinois roads.

If you’ll be celebrating with alcohol, please remember:

●  Make a plan for a sober ride home before you go out

●  If you’ve been drinking, call a taxi, take mass transit or call a family member to get you home safely

●  If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and call 911

●  Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seatbelt. It is the best defense against an impaired driver