courtesy of the Upton Police Department
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The Upton Police Department are urging football fans to choose sides now: drinking OR driving. If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home safely.
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.
In 2012 there were 10,322 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in the United States—31 percent of all crash fatalities in the nation (source NHTSA). A driver is considered alcohol-impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. 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, relative, taxi, or public transportation.
For those who plan to drive:
- Refrain from any alcohol.
- 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.
UPTON DAILY 