Palos Park Cops Ramp Up Patrols For Impaired Drivers Super Bowl Sunday

PALOS PARK, IL — If you’re planning to attend Super Bowl parties or watch the big game at a sports bar this Sunday, Feb. 11, Palos Park police want you to know that they will be stepping up their efforts to keep area roadways safe in anticipation of an increase in the number of drivers impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Now is the time to download a rideshare app or save a taxi service to your phone. Or, be the real MVP and volunteer as designated driver.

“If you’re planning to attend Super Bowl parties or watch the big game at a bar Palos Park police want you to know that they will have additional officers in place in their efforts to keep area roadways safe in anticipation of an increase in the number of drivers impaired by alcohol and/or drugs,” Police Commissioner Dan Polk said. “Driving under the influence is the number one cause of traffic crashes and fatalities during the holidays, and Super Bowl weekend is no different.”

Enforcement activities may include sobriety checkpoints and DUI roving patrols. Palos Park officers will also be looking for seat belt scofflaws, aggressive drivers and speeders.

If you are in Palos Park and think you’re too impaired to drive and without a ride, call Chief Joe Miller at 708-448-2191. Palos Park police will make sure you get home safely, no lectures and no questions asked. They will take you home only, not to another party or bar.