Elmhurst Police Participate In Halloween Enforcement Campaign

ELMHURST, IL — This Halloween, the Elmhurst Police Department is cracking down on impaired drivers with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort.

“On Halloween, we urge you to beware of impaired driving,” Commander Gandy said in a release. "Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is deadly, it is illegal, and it will get you pulled over and arrested this Halloween.”

Just one DUI arrest could cost an estimated $18,000 or more and result in revoked driving privileges for up to a year. According to the department, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign urges everyone to follow these simple tips to help keep roads safe over 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 service, or call a sober friend or family member to get 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.

This Halloween enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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