Friday, February 3, 2012

Remember Football Fans: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

As the hype around Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots continues to build, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council are reminding football fans that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. The groups offer these tips to help prevent buzzed driving:

Before drinking, designate a sober driver.

If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely.

Use your community’s sober ride program.

If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate, contact your local law enforcement.

If you know people who are about to drive or ride with someone who is impaired, take the driver’s keys and help them make other arrangements to get their destination safely.