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Law enforcement agencies from Seattle to New England are issuing public safety messages for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, as officials prepare for large crowds and increased highway traffic.
State and local agencies said additional patrols and drunk driving enforcement would be in place throughout the day and evening, with officers urging fans to plan sober rides home and celebrate responsibly.
The Seattle Police Department posted a video on Facebook warning fans about dangerous behavior that could turn Super Bowl Sunday into a visit to jail or hospital.
“Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or any other substance that affects your ability to drive, getting behind the wheel puts lives at risk, including your own,” the ministry said.
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Seahawks fans cheer during the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle on January 25, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Boston police are also urging Super Bowl weekend revelers to remain alert to the risk of excessive alcohol consumption, warning that colorless and odorless drugs can be slipped into drinks and leave victims vulnerable to serious harm.
NBC 10 Boston reported that parking and traffic restrictions will be in place Sunday in several nightlife and college districts, including Kenmore Square, Boston University and areas near North Station and Faneuil Hall.
The station said pedestrian access may also be limited from 8 p.m. local time to avoid crowds and reduce conflicts between pedestrian traffic and vehicles.
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Patriots fans cheer on the team during a Super Bowl farewell rally at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on February 1, 2026. (Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Bars will be prohibited from admitting new customers after the third quarter to help ease post-game congestion.
“It’s just so there’s not as much chaos. If they won or if they lost, everyone would like to be running in and out throughout the game,” said Gabby Wooten, general manager of Bleacher Bar.
In neighboring New Hampshire, just north of the Boston metro area, state traffic safety officials are urging Super Bowl fans to report suspected impaired drivers to 911.
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The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety said the warning followed the arrests of 25 people for drunk driving across the state during last year’s Super Bowl weekend.
Levi’s Stadium before Super Bowl LX on February 5, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
“This Sunday isn’t just about the game, it’s about looking out for each other,” said Eddie Edwards, deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Safety. “If you’re partying with friends or family who plan to drink or use substances, check how they’ll get home.”
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Kameron Watts, Washington State Patrol Trooper told The News Tribune that additional patrol units in Tacoma, south of Seattle, will be stationed along state highways starting Sunday morning and continuing until 2 a.m. Monday.
