Gurnee, IL – The Gurnee Police Department is increasing patrols this Halloween to combat drunk and drugged driving, urging residents to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
According to the department, officers will focus on impaired driving enforcement as Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treat events fill local streets. Police are reminding drivers that alcohol, cannabis, and drug impairment can lead to serious crashes, arrests, and fines.
“It’s not a game,” the department warned in a social media post, encouraging partygoers to plan a sober ride before heading out. Residents are advised to use rideshare services, designate a sober driver, and take keys away from anyone who may be impaired.
The campaign, part of a statewide initiative supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, aims to reduce traffic fatalities during the holiday weekend. Gurnee police emphasized that everyone should buckle up, stay alert, and make safety the top priority.
Authorities say the goal is not just enforcement, but prevention—ensuring that every family and trick-or-treater makes it home safely this Halloween.
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