Driving Drunk Will Penalize Your Super Bowl Plans

via the Bedford Police Department:

The NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl are arguably America’s most popular national sporting events.  All across the country, millions of people gather to socialize and watch the big games. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with support from the National Football League (NFL) and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition, have joined forces with the Town of Bedford Police Department to spread an important safety message to the public about designating a sober driver during this

Playoff and Super Bowl Season – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

“This message is for everyone who will be drinking during the big game. Make the right play and pass your keys to a designated driver so they can get you home safely,” said Sgt Padilla. “There is no excuse to get flagged for a false start. The men and women of Bedford Police will be out to stop and arrest anyone who decides to drink and drive.” 

In 2010, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities accounted for 31 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States. 

Driving while impaired could result in arrest, loss of your driver’s license or even possibly the loss of your or someone else’s life. This playoff weekend and on Super Bowl Sunday, make it a team effort to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. If you plan on driving, plan not to drink alcohol.