Orland Police Looking For Impaired Drivers This Halloween

ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park police will up their patrol for impaired driving this Halloween, the Village announced Friday.

"The Orland Park Police Department 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," the Village said in a release.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and arrange a sober ride home.

"Alcohol and marijuana impair not only your ability to drive safely, but also your decision-making skills," said Orland Park Police Chief Eric Rossi. "That’s why it's so important to know how you’ll get home before you leave for the party. Plan ahead to help keep yourself and others safe."

The Orland Park Police Department urges everyone to follow these simple tips to help keep roads safe this Halloween:

• Plan a safe way to get home before you attend a party. You can designate a sober driver, take public transportation, use your favorite ride-sharing service, 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 walk 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.

The Halloween enforcement campaign is funded by federal highway safety dollars administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.