Traffic & Transit
Sober Driving Encouraged Amid Holiday Crackdown In Naperville
Naperville police will increase patrols to target drunk and high drivers as Christmas and New Year's Eve approach.
NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville are urged to stay sober as the winter holidays approach, bringing a new holiday safety crackdown from the city's police department. Throughout the remainder of December and the start of January, the Naperville Police Department will increase enforcement to target drivers who are under the influence.
“This season, let’s make safety our shared priority," Naperville Police Sgt. Eric Muska said in a statement.
Sgt. Muska added, “If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home and always wear your seat belt. Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous; it’s illegal. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted."
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- Designate a sober driver
- Call a rideshare service or cab company
- Take public transit
The holiday enforcement campaign, part of the statewide "Drive High and Get a DUI" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiatives, began Dec. 12 runs through Jan. 5.
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