St. Charles Police Step Up Patrol Efforts For Super Bowl

ST. CHARLES, IL — The St. Charles Police Department will be stepping up its patrolling efforts over the Super Bowl weekend as they keep an extra watchful eye out for drunken drivers or those driving while under the influence of marijuana, according to a news release from the police department. Extra officers will be on the roads, mainly on Sunday, authorities said.

“The Super Bowl is a great time to get together with friends and family and watch the game; however, people need to be responsible. Plan ahead with a designated driver or have a ride share option available,” St. Charles Police Department Commander Rich Clark said. “Even one drink or hit can impair judgement. You should never put yourself or others at risk because you made the choice to drive impaired.”

The St. Charles Police Department offers the following tips for staying safe over the Super Bowl weekend:

• Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and arrange to get your friend home safely.
• Hosting a party? Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages, and make sure all your guests have a sober ride home.
• Always buckle up! It’s your best defense in case of a crash.

The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” programs are administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to a news release.