Romeoville Police Plan Super Bowl Special Patrols

ROMEOVILLE, IL — The Romeoville Police Department will conduct special patrols throughout Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people to wear their seat belts, the department said in a release.

“At parties throughout the country, friends will gather to cheer on their favorite team and
raise a glass or two,” said Sergeant Brian McClellan. “We urge our residents and visitors
to enjoy Super Bowl parties responsibly and remind them that we’ll be out in force to
help ensure everyone makes it home safely.”

The campaign will run Feb. 11-14.

Police advised residents to remember to designate a sober driver. If you don’t have a designated driver, call a cab, use a ride-sharing service, ask a sober friend or family member to pick you up, or stay where you are and sleep it off. Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they’re about to drive impaired and always buckle up, police advised.

If you are walking, keep an eye out for cars. If you’re a designated driver, be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs and pedestrian signals, police said.

The Super Bowl enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.