Lisle, IL – As Super Bowl weekend kicks off, Lisle Police are reminding residents to plan ahead and keep impaired driving off the road. Beginning Friday, February 6, officers will conduct enhanced DUI patrols through the early morning hours of Monday, February 9, targeting impaired and distracted driving.
According to Sergeant William Wise, “Even one drink or hit can impair judgment. You should never put yourself or others at risk with the choice to drive impaired.” The department urges residents to use designated drivers, rideshares, or public transportation if alcohol or cannabis is part of their celebration.
Police also warn that walking impaired can be risky, encouraging fans to arrange a sober friend for the trip home. Seat belt use is mandatory for all passengers, and officers will cite drivers for distractions or speeding during the enforcement period.
The department shared several reminders:
- Never drive drunk, high, or drowsy from medication.
- Report suspected impaired drivers to law enforcement.
- Take keys from friends attempting to drive impaired.
- Always buckle up.
This enforcement is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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