On Super Bowl weekend, spread the word: fans don't let fans drive drunk
Heading into Super Bowl weekend, the Lombard Police Department is reminding football fans and partygoers that they will be out in full force to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers.
If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you're hosting the party, take care of the designated drivers. Fans don't let fans drive drunk.
"When you're making your plans for a good time on Super Bowl night, make sure they include a sober ride home," said Lombard Traffic Safety Unit Officer Dan Herrera. "Even one drink can impair judgment. A designated driver can ensure you and your friends get home safely."
The enforcement campaign will run from Feb. 10-13.
Follow these simple tips for a safe celebration:
• Drunk or high, it doesn't matter. It is never okay to drive impaired.
• Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and plan to get your friend home safely.
• Always buckle up!
The Illinois "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign is administered and funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.