February 5, 2025 – The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and the Decatur Police Department is reminding football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving.
If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, Decatur Police say to plan for a safe ride home with a sober driver. If you’re hosting the party, take care of the designated drivers.
“Everyone wants to have a good time on Super Bowl night, so we want our community residents and guests to plan for safe rides home,” said Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer. “Even one drink can impair judgement. You should never put yourself, or others, at risk because you made the choice to drive impaired.”
Decatur Police also remind partygoers that sober driving isn’t the only law that should be followed. No matter where you are seated in a vehicle, you must wear a seat belt. Distracted driving and speeding will get you a citation.
The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is administered and funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
