DuQuoin, Illinois -- Illinois State Police (ISP) District 13 / 22 Interim Commander,
Lieutenant Michael Alvey, announces additional enforcement plans for the upcoming
Super Bowl weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL-4 moving violations which
include; DUI, Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Seat Belt compliance. Additional
emphasis will be placed on impaired driving.
During the 51st Super Bowl weekend, ISP Troopers issued 1,744 FATAL-4 citations
statewide, 195 of which were alcohol related arrests. Two alcohol related crashes
occurred during the 2017 Super Bowl weekend and resulted in two fatalities.
District 13 will be conducting roving patrols in high fatality areas throughout the weekend.
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If you drive impaired, expect to be pulled over. Also, please be sure to watch for vehicles
parked or sitting on the side of the road with flashing lights. If you see them, move over
if possible, and slow down.
Lieutenant Alvey stated, “I want to encourage everyone to enjoy the big game
responsibly. Please, ensure a sober driver is behind the wheel by planning ahead. And
know that we will be looking. We will have extra patrols in place to deter and apprehend
DUI drivers because one crash is too many.”
Alcohol is a leading factor in fatal traffic crashes, especially during celebratory weekends.
The ISP is reminding motorists to help keep the roadways safe by planning ahead and
designating a driver, calling a cab, or using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft.
Everyone wins if the weekend fatal crash score is zero.
