Pekin police urge sober driving and seatbelt use on Halloween

Pekin police urge sober driving and seatbelt use on Halloween

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Pekin Police Department is asking people to use extra caution behind the wheel this Halloween, which lands on a Friday this year. The agency issued a statement urging people to drive sober, buckle up, follow traffic laws and remain aware that kids and families will be haunting their neighborhoods after dark for candy." "Driving under the influence is never acceptable. DUIs are not limited to alcohol-related offenses. Dr…

Scotts Valley Police urge sober driving this Halloween

On Friday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treaters of all ages will be heading out for Halloween fun. To make sure the evening stays safe for everyone on the roads, Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding those who are going out for parties or celebrations to have a designated sober driver or plan a sober ride home. In 2023, one person was killed every 42 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on the nation’s roads. “As families and children celebrate Hallowe…