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Posted: 5:56 PM Feb 4, 2012
IL Targets Impaired Drivers During Super Bowl
Illinois officials have launched stepped-up traffic enforcement to stop drunk driving during the Super Bowl weekend.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois officials have launched stepped-up traffic enforcement to stop drunk driving during the Super Bowl weekend.
State Police and the Department of Transportation are publicizing their "Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" before the big game Sunday.
Police will add troopers in designated areas around the state and look for impaired drivers and safety-belt use.
Five traffic fatalities occurred on the last three Super Bowl Sundays in Illinois. Four involved alcohol.
Officials recommend that before the party, fans should designate a non-drinking driver, call a taxi or sober friend, or stay overnight at the site of the party. Motorists and passengers should use safety belts as a top defense against drunk drivers.
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LArl - Just drive your crappy car. I have a beater that I use from time to time. Cracked windshield, (1) turn signal does not work and its pretty rough looking. I have NEVER been pulled over in that car. I was out last week in my 2011 truck with a tail light out(I did not know). I was promplty pulled over and given a ticket. Why? Why? Why you ask? Well because they see a new truck and they know I can afford to pay the ticket. Police officers are told to observe this when ticketing. Don't pull people that can't pay. Those are the unwritten guidelines. So if you have a crap car today then drive it. They won't even take a second look.
I'm all for not having smashed idiots on the road ..however. everyone just stay home then.
