DeKalb police urge sober driving this Halloween

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving for Halloween, when families and children are walking through neighborhoods after dark.

Drivers are encouraged to plan for a sober ride home, according to a news release.

Drivers should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired. That includes driving under the influence of marijuana or other drugs.

Tips for drivers to remember include:

• Plan a safe way home before going out.
• Designate a sober driver.
• If you are drunk or impaired, call a friend or family member or use a ride-sharing app.
• Report impaired drivers to the police.
• Don’t let anyone drive impaired.

The Halloween awareness and enforcement effort is funded by federal highway safety dollars provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation.