Logan County, IL – As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin tonight, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving, warning that a single DUI crash can have consequences that last far beyond the holiday.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, alcohol-related crashes historically increase on New Year’s Eve and into the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, prompting heightened enforcement and zero tolerance for impaired driving. Deputies say additional patrols are expected throughout the county as part of a broader holiday traffic safety effort.
In a public message shared Wednesday evening, the sheriff’s office emphasized that a DUI arrest or crash can impact families “all year long,” urging drivers to make responsible choices before heading out. Officials recommended scheduling a rideshare, calling a cab, or arranging for a sober friend to drive home.
Law enforcement leaders note that New Year’s Eve consistently ranks among the deadliest nights on U.S. roadways due to impaired driving. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows hundreds of DUI-related fatalities occur nationwide during the holiday period each year.
Authorities also reminded residents that Illinois DUI penalties can include arrest, license suspension, fines, increased insurance costs, and possible jail time, depending on the circumstances. Beyond legal consequences, officials stressed the irreversible harm impaired driving can cause to innocent motorists, passengers, and families.
Residents across Logan County, including Lincoln and surrounding communities, are encouraged to celebrate responsibly and watch for impaired drivers on local roads and highways tonight.
Anyone who suspects a drunk driver is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
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