Super Bowl Weekend Traffic Safety Enforced Across Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, IL — The Lake County Sheriff's office announced its participation in a Super Bowl weekend traffic safety campaign. Super Bowl Sunday is Feb. 2, and if your celebrations for the big game involve alcohol or cannabis, the sheriff's office reminds you to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.”

“As with any social gathering which involves alcohol or cannabis, it is important to plan ahead for a safe ride home,” Sheriff John Idleburg said, in a news release from the sheriff's office. “Don’t put yourself or others at risk by making the poor choice to drive under the influence.”

The sheriff's office reminds those celebrating during the upcoming weekend to make a game plan for a safe and enjoyable time by doing the following:

• Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
• Walking impaired can also be dangerous, so if you plan to walk, designate a sober friend to walk you home.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and contact law enforcement.
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and arrange to get your friend home safely.
• Hosting a party? Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages, and make sure all your guests have a sober ride home.
• Always buckle up! It’s your best defense in case of a crash.

The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” programs are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to the news release.

If your business is hosting a Super Bowl watch party Sunday, Feb. 2, send details to rebecca.bream@patch.com.