(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police are reminding drivers to celebrate the Halloween holiday responsibly and keep the party off the road.

They remind participants that their holiday disguises will not make them invisible to police who are out looking for drunk drivers and seat belt law violators throughout the state. IDOT also encouraged drivers to practice safe driving behavior, and allow for a fun-filled weekend.

"The most frightening aspect of Halloween is not the daunting costumes or the chilling pranks, but rather the understanding that some Illinois drivers may still make the wrong choice to drive drunk this holiday weekend," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. "We strongly encourage all Halloween participants to designate a sober driver before leaving the house, and always buckle up and drive defensively."

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with the Sangamon County Health Department, first-responders and local participants kicked off the 2013 Yellow Dot program on Thursday.

Due to the successful introduction of the program in 2011, the speakers highlighted the results of last year’s program and encouraged all residents of Illinois to take part in this simple, life-saving initiative.

“We want everyone to understand and receive the benefits of the Yellow Dot program,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. “Many children have allergies or disorders and by having detailed medical information readily available to first responders, it could potentially save a child’s life.”

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert drivers traveling on Illinois Route 13 and Greenbriar Road, west of Carterville of some upcoming turn restrictions at this intersection.

According to IDOT, beginning Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.:

• Eastbound IL 13 will have two lanes open at all times. Left turn onto Greenbriar Road will not be allowed
• Westbound IL 13 will have two lanes open at all times. Left turn toward Crab Orchard Lake will not be allowed
• Southbound Greenbriar Road limited to "right turn only" onto westbound IL 13

IDOT says all right turn movements will be allowed at the intersection. Weather permitting, this intersection is expected to re-open late Sunday evening.

To avoid any delay motorists may choose to use an alternate route. They ask that drivers please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.