Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Police Department is ramping up impaired-driving enforcement this Halloween season, urging motorists to drive sober and buckle up. The initiative, part of the statewide “It’s Not a Game” campaign, will run through the end of October.
According to Lt. B. Latham, the effort focuses on reducing alcohol- and drug-related crashes during one of the year’s most dangerous weekends for traffic fatalities. “Alcohol and cannabis impair your ability to drive safely,” Latham said. “Plan how you’ll get home before you head out, and always wear your seat belt.”
Police emphasized that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs is illegal and can result in arrest, fines, and loss of driving privileges. Officers will be conducting increased patrols and roadside checks across Kankakee to deter impaired and distracted driving.
To stay safe, officials recommend designating a sober driver, using public transportation or ride-sharing services, and never letting friends drive under the influence.
The enforcement campaign is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s highway safety grants and supported by the Illinois State Police.
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