Crime & Safety
Cops Urge Residents To Drive Sober On St. Patrick's Day
Naperville police will increase patrols during the St. Patrick's Day holiday, focusing on preventing impaired driving.
NAPERVILLE, IL — As St. Patrick's Day approaches, Naperville police are urging residents not to drive impaired.
“Because St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, we anticipate that alcohol consumption will increase both that day and throughout the weekend,” Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook said in a statement.
Zook added, “We ask everyone to celebrate responsibly, starting with a plan for a sober ride home before you leave the house.”
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Police recommend the following tips to help residents stay safe on St. Patrick's Day:
- Designate a sober person to drive
- Take public transit
- Call a cab or use a ride service
- Report impaired drivers
- Wear a seatbelt
- Don't let your friends drive impaired
Naperville's St. Patrick's Day safety initiative is part of a statewide campaign funded in part by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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