Plainfield, IL – The Plainfield Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up, slow down, and follow traffic laws this Halloween as children take to local neighborhoods for trick-or-treating and spooky fun.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, motorists are urged to ensure all passengers wear seat belts and to plan safe, sober rides home before heading out to Halloween festivities. The department emphasized the importance of remembering “It’s Not a Game,” echoing the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) safety initiative.
“All vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts or risk a ticket,” officials said in the announcement. The campaign, part of the national “Click It or Ticket” effort, is funded through federal highway safety grants administered by IDOT.
The statewide push is supported by the Illinois State Police and local agencies across Illinois. The effort combines increased patrols with public awareness messaging aimed at reducing impaired and distracted driving during one of the year’s busiest nights for pedestrian activity.
Residents are encouraged to take extra precautions when driving through residential areas, especially during peak trick-or-treat hours.
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