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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.

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Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.

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

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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.

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

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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?