| In
2004, 48 percent of all traffic fatalities that
occurred during the evening of St. Patrick’s
Day to the early hours of the following morning
involved drivers with blood alcohol concentrations
(BAC) of .01 and higher.
This year, the risk may be even higher since
St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on
a Friday night. All of those who plan on using
alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities
should act responsibly by designating their
sober drivers before the parties begin.
Designating a sober driver and not letting
friends drive while impaired are just two of
several simple steps to help avoid a tragic
crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other
important tips include:
- If you’re impaired, call a taxi, use
mass transit or call a sober friend or family
member to get you home safely;
- Use your community’s Sober Rides
program;
- Report impaired drivers to law enforcement;
- Always buckle up—it’s still
your best defense against an impaired driver.
Visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org.
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