NHTSA’s Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk campaign encourages people to make plans ahead of time that will prevent them from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. Driving impaired could result in injury or death for you or others on the road.
According to data from NHTSA, in 2014 9,967 people were killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in the United States—31 percent of all vehicle crash fatalities in the nation. The numbers go even higher on weekends. (There were 5,447 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, making up 40 percent of all fatalities that occurred during weekends.) A driver is considered alcohol-impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher, the set limit in all states. This February 7, don’t become a tragic Super Bowl stat.
Drunk driving is
completely preventable. All it takes is
a little planning. We want fans to remember that it’s a choice. Drink or drive—but never do both.
For those who plan to
drink, leave your keys at home. Designate a sober driver, whether it’s a friend
or relative. Use NHTSA’s new SaferRide mobile app. The app helps people who
have been drinking get a safe ride home; it helps users call a friend and identifies
their location so they can be picked up. The app is available for Android
devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store.
For those who plan to
drive, refrain from any alcohol. Instead, enjoy the game with food and
non-alcoholic drinks. Being a sober, designated driver is a key role on Super
Bowl Sunday. You might just save a life.
If you’re hosting a
Super Bowl 50 party, designate a responsible driver before the game begins. One
way to thank your designated driver is by tweeting us their name during Super
Bowl 50, which will appear on NHTSA’s Wall of Fame. If you’re the designated driver, be sure to
tweet us your name during Super Bowl 50, and make NHTSA’s Wall of Fame!
For more Super Bowl weekend safety information,
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