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March 15, 2023

News • March 15, 2023

Area police: be cautious with St. Pats day fun

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HUNTLEY — Huntley Police Department is participating in a St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement campaign, to ensure a safe celebration.

Huntley Police Department urges residents if they celebrate, whether it be drinking alcohol, use cannabis, or any other impairing substance, remember “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” are watchwords.

Seat belt usage enforcement will be stepped up, especially at night when seat belt usage are lower, speeding, distracted driving, and all traffic laws will be strictly enforced, according to a press release.

The St. Patrick Day Enforcement campaign is funded by the federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Some areas to consider before venturing out to celebrate, according to police:

Decide whether you will drink or you will drive or whether you will use cannabis and designate a sober, reliable driver to get you home safely.

Always designate a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk are two simple ways to avoid a tragic crash, or an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs and-or alcohol.

Hosts of gatherings should remember the following: Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in an impaired driving crash.

Make sure all guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange rider-sharing with other sober drivers.

Serve food and include non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.

 

Algonquin Police

 

This St. Patrick’s Day, “your sober driver is your lucky charm,” according to Algonquin Police Department, which also endorses “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI” efforts.

“In addition to looking for alcohol and cannabis-impaired drivers, the Algonquin Police Department will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are lowest. Speeding, distracted driving. All traffic laws will be strictly enforced,” according to the police department’s web page.