Naperville Police Increase Traffic Enforcement During St. Patrick's Day

Naperville police said they are increasing their patrols in the days leading up to St. Patrick's Day in hopes of preventing accidents caused by drunken driving.

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The Naperville Police Department will begin special patrols as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over / Click It or Ticket” campaign from March 14 through March 23, according to a release.

Police said they will not only be cracking down on drunken drivers, but stepping up their seat belt enforcement as well.  

In addition to enhancing enforcement patrols, police will be conducting random checks of bars and restaurants in Naperville to prevent underage drinking and looking for signs of over-served patrons, according to the police department.

If you are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party:

• Party hosts can be held liable and prosecuted if someone served is involved in an impaired driving crash.
• Make sure all of guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers.
• Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
• Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving impaired.

If you are attending a St. Patrick’s Day party:

• Designate a sober driver before a party and give that person your car keys.
• If you do not have a designated driver, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.
• Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired.
• Always buckle up – it is still your best defense against an impaired driver.