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February 7, 2025

Features • February 7, 2025

Safety first tips for Super Bowl gatherings

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HUNTLEY — Super Bowl weekend is here and area law enforcement is reminding football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of  impaired driving.

Both the Huntley Police Department (HPD) and Kane County Sheriff’s Office have issued press release statements ahead of the Feb. 9 Super Bowl LIX clash between Kansas City and Philadelphia.

“If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a safe ride home with a sober driver,” Huntley Police Department Deputy Chief Kevin Keane said in the HPD press release statement. “If you’re hosting the party, take care of the designated drivers. Fans don’t let fans drive drunk. Everyone wants to have a good time on Super Bowl night, so we want our community residents and guests to plan for a safe ride home. Even one drink or hit can impair judgment. You should never put yourself, or others, at risk because you made the choice to drive impaired.”

The statement continues, “whether you’re attending a party, hosting a small gathering, or going out to a bar, keep safety at the forefront of your day and night. When it’s time to leave, make sure your designated driver is sober. Remember that walking impaired can also be dangerous, so designate a sober friend to walk home with you. Sober driving isn’t the only law that should be followed. No matter where you are seated in the vehicle, you must wear a seat belt. Distracted driving and speeding will get you a citation.”

Law enforcement recommends specific tips for a safe Super Bowl weekend:

Drunk or high, it doesn’t matter. It is never okay to drive impaired. Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.

Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and plan to get your friend home safely and always buckle up.

The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is administered and funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.