APD To Increase Patrols, Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend

AURORA, IL — Aurora police will increase patrols and enforcement during Super Bowl weekend, officials said Monday.

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign will run Feb. 6 through the early morning hours of Feb. 9.

"To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl weekend, we're reminding our community to make responsible choices before celebrating," Police Chief Matt Thomas said in a statement. "Even a small amount of alcohol or cannabis can impair judgment and reaction time. Driving impaired puts lives at risk, and it’s a choice that can have lifelong consequences."

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Police shared the following tips ahead of Super Bowl festivities:

• It is never okay to drive impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs.
• Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service.
• If you’ve taken medication that can cause drowsiness or slow reaction time, choose a sober ride.
• Use a local sober ride program if one is available.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.
• If a friend is about to drive impaired, take the keys and help them get home safely.
• Always buckle up.

The enforcement campaign is administered and funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation.