Police nationwide to work overtime for Halloween traffic enforcement

LIMA — Law enforcement officers will work overtime leading up to and on Halloween to target unsafe driving.

According to a press release from the Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commission, police officers across the nation will work overtime from Oct. 21 through Oct. 31 to stop impaired driving, encourage the use of seatbelts, stop speeding and other risky driving.

According to the release, everyone should plan a safe way to get home before any Halloween festivities, have a designated driver, call law enforcement if they see a drunk driver and drive sober.

Anyone who is impaired should use a form of transportation that does not include driving or walking, according to the release.