IDOT teaming up with ISP, local police to deter monstrous driving

The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement are reminding motorists that becoming an impaired driving monster can lead to costly consequences this Halloween. The message is simple – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.”

“Don’t let this Halloween turn into a horror-able memory. If someone has been drinking, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, don’t let them trick you into letting them drive,” said Cynthia Watters, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. “Instead, let a sober friend or family member treat you to a safe ride home.”

As of Oct. 20, 1,005 people have died on Illinois roads, according to IDOT provisional data – 68 fewer than on the same date a year ago. However, while crash fatalities are lower than this time last year, they are significantly higher than they were in 2020 and previous years.

“Halloween is scary enough without adding impaired driving to the mix,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Don’t be haunted by a bad decision. Drive sober, put the phone down and wear your seat belt. The best treat you can give or receive this Halloween is making it home safe.”

Before donning your costume, plan for a safe way home.

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