Halloween Traffic Campaign Aims To Keep Lake County Roads Safe: Police

LAKE COUNTY, IL — With Halloween less than two weeks away and other celebrations regarding the holiday ongoing, the Lake County Sheriff's Office announced it is ramping up enforcement as part of a traffic safety campaign.

The statewide effort is funded by federal highway safety dollars administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

"The Lake County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween, when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun," LCSO said in a news release. "If you will be out scaring up a good time, remember to plan ahead for a sober ride home."

Police are urging impaired drivers — whether by alcohol, marijuana or other impairing substances — to not get behind the wheel. They also released the following tips to keep Lake County roads safe this Halloween:

• Plan a safe way to get home before you attend a party.
• Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, use your favorite ride-sharing app, or call a sober friend or family member to get home.
• Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. Designate a sober friend to accompany you home.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement as soon as it is safe to do so.
• If you see an impaired person about to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely.