Hosting or Attending a Superbowl Party? TDOT Has Some Tips For You

If you are hosting a Super Bowl Party: “¢ Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served alcohol ends up in an impaired driving crash. “¢ Make sure all of your guests designate sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride sharing with other sober drivers. “¢ Serve food and include a variety of non-alcoholic beverages at the party. “¢ Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game and begin serving coffee and dessert. “¢ Keep the numbers for local cab companies handy, and take the keys from anyone who considers driving while impaired. If you are attending a Super Bowl party or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant: “¢ Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Pace yourself – eat enough food, take breaks and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks. “¢ Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys. “¢ If you don‘t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend or family member to pick you up; or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober. “¢ Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired. Remember, Fans Don‘t Let Fans Drive Drunk. “¢ Always buckle up – it‘s still your best defense in a crash.