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posted on 10/27/19

Your friend’s annual Halloween bash is the most anticipated party of the year. You invite a few friends over for a some drinks before the party as you plan on carpooling. You are deemed the designated driver for the night, and believing you are still under the legal limit with a few drinks in you, you hop in your car and head out on your 15-minute drive to your friend’s place.

Meanwhile, a young family is out trick or treating with their 6-year-old and 3-year-old. As they make their way from house to house, the youngest darts out into the street, right in front of your car.

Halloween can be a fun night for kids and adults alike. In neighborhoods all over Illinois, parents will take their children trick or treating. Unfortunately, Halloween is the perfect opportunity for drunk driving. As with any major holiday, drivers might let their guard down and drink one too many. Amid the festivities, it is easy to underestimate one’s level of intoxication. That is why it is essential to take extra care to avoid receiving a driving while under the influence (DUI) charge this Halloween.

Illinois Police Departments Will be on the Lookout for DUIs

Police departments all over Illinois will be on the lookout for drunk drivers on Halloween thanks to grants from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Several departments will engage in an aggressive enforcement effort beginning the last week of October and continuing through November 3. The dangerous day for children when it comes to being hit by motor vehicles. A recent 20-year study found that motor vehicles killed an average of 5.5 kids under the age of 18 every year on Halloween between 1990 to 2010. This number is more than double the average deaths of children on any other day of the year.

Tips for Enjoying Alcohol on Halloween

If you plan to consume alcohol on Halloween, you can take the following steps to prevent drunk driving accidents:

  • If you plan to drink alcohol, designate a sober driver before you begin drinking
  • Take public transportation or an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi
  • Call a family member or sober friend to help you get home safely

If You are Facing a DUI in Illinois, We can Help

Facing a DUI charge on Halloween can be a hellish experience. The skilled DUI defense attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson can help you fight for your rights. Contact our law firm to schedule an initial consultation today.