Will County, IL – The Will County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up DUI enforcement this week, reminding residents that “Impaired driving is scary” and urging everyone to plan a sober ride home ahead of Halloween.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies will increase patrols across Will County to target drunk and drugged driving through Halloween weekend. The initiative is part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) “It’s Not a Game” campaign, aimed at reducing impaired driving crashes and fatalities.
Lieutenant Denny with the Sheriff’s Office said alcohol and cannabis both impair driving ability, urging drivers to plan their transportation before heading out. “Make sure you have a safe, sober ride home, and remember—it’s not a game,” Denny said.
Officials also reminded residents that driving high remains illegal, even with legal cannabis use. “If you drive high, you’ll still get a DUI,” the release stated.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to:
- Plan a sober ride before attending any Halloween event.
- Use public transportation, ride-share, or designate a sober driver.
- Report suspected impaired drivers to law enforcement.
- Always wear a seat belt to reduce injury risk.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” enforcement runs through Halloween, supported by federal highway safety grants administered by IDOT and local law enforcement agencies statewide.
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