This Sunday, February 7th, is Super Bowl Sunday. As a result it's also one of the most dangerous days of the year on the nation’s highways due to drunk driving. Statistics show that in 2008, 33 percent of all traffic fatalities involved an impaired driver. However, on the day of 2008's Super Bowl, that stat jumped to a staggering 48 percent when the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
The Dalton Police Department offers the following reminders to make Super Bowl Sunday safe.
If you plan to host a Super Bowl Party:
- Before kickoff, make sure your guests have Designated sober Drivers.
- Never serve alcohol to guests under 21-years-of-age.
- Serve plenty of food…And include soft drinks, juice, and water.
- Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter (just like NFL stadiums) and start serving coffee and dessert instead.
- Take car keys from anyone who thinks about driving impaired.
- Keep the numbers for local cab companies on hand for impaired guests.
If you plan to attend a Super Bowl Party or watch the game at a restaurant or sports bar, here are some tips to ensure that you arrive home safely:
- Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give them your car keys.
- Volunteer to be the Designated Driver or offer to be one next time out.
- Before you party, program local cab company numbers in your cell phone so a safe ride is just a call away.
- Pace yourself. Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast.
- Eat enough food, take breaks, and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
- Never let a friend out of sight if you think they will drive impaired.
The Dalton Police Department reminds motorists that we have a Zero-Tolerance Policy for impaired driving. Help make this a safe Super Bowl Sunday on the roadways by buckling up, slowing down and driving sober.
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