Commit To Sober Driving This Halloween: Arlington Heights Police

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Arlington Heights Police Department urges anyone planning to get behind the wheel this Halloween to commit to sober driving, as children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark for trick-or-treating and other festive fun. The police department is reminding community members to plan for a sober ride home if they plan to go out for some spooky fun.

Arlington Heights has set its trick-or-treating hours for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31. The Village asks children to only visit homes that have outdoor lights on, and to be accompanied by an adult. Police have also shared several safety tips for Arlington Heights trick-or-treaters and parents.

According to a release from the police department, it's illegal in Illinois to drive impaired by alcohol, drugs or any other substance. Police remind drivers that DUIs aren't restricted to alcohol-related offenses, and "If you drive high, you'll get a DUI."

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The AHPD urges everyone to follow these simple tips in an effort to keep roads safe this Halloween:

• Plan a safe way to get home before you attend a party.
• Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, use your preferred ride-sharing service, or call a sober friend or family member to get home safely.
• Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. Designate a sober friend to walk you home.
• Contact local law enforcement as soon as it's safe to do so if you see an impaired driver on the road.
• If you see an impaired person about to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely.

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