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Tuesday, March 08, 2011

DON’T PRESS YOUR LUCK ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY – DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER

St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night to celebrate with family and friends.

Unfortunately, due to the large number of drunk drivers, St. Patrick’s Day has also become a very dangerous night to be on the roadways.

According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), 37 percent of drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes in 2009 had a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. Additionally, NHTSA statistics show in 2009 alone, there were 103 crash fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day across the country.

“St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate in Ocean City,” commented Chief
Bernadette DiPino. “However, before you choose where you will go for your celebration,
you should choose a designated sober driver.”

The Ocean City Police Department recommends the following tips to ensure you have a
safe St. Patrick’s Day.

Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.

Before you begin drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.

If you are impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or take the bus so you are sure to get home safely.

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

Remember, if you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Unfortunately, this a deadly holiday for both drinkers and drivers. IMHO...the fact that this a payday for the courts/police, should make people think twice before the party gets pulled over.

Anonymous said...

Is this a new policy?