Spartanburg PD: Super Bowl LV Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Released by the Spartanburg Police Department.
SPARTANBURG, SC (28 January 2021) This year’s Super Bowl may look a little different from previous years, with most fans viewing the football game from home. However, fans may still be out on the roads, leaving small gatherings to head home after a long evening of sports, commercials, and half-time fun. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with The Spartanburg Police Department to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. The game falls on Sunday, February 7 th , 2021. If your night involves alcohol, plan for a sober ride home. If you are hosting a small party, take care of your guests. We want to remind everyone that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
If you plan to drive: Don’t drink
Be a sober designated driver, help save lives. Boast about your MVP status on social media using the hashtag #DesignatedDriver
If you plan to drink: Don’t drive
Before you ever leave the house, make a plan for having a fun, safe night out. Contact your local rideshare company to assist you.
If you’re hosting the Super Bowl party:
Make certain it follows the social distancing recommendation. Be sure all of your guests have a sober ride home. Ask your guests to designate their sober drivers in advance, or help them coordinate with other partygoers’ designated drivers. Serve a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of food.
Know the risks:
Impaired driving is a serious problem with serious consequences. Don’t ruin your night by becoming another statistic. In 2019, there were 10,142 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. And finally, know the state laws pertaining to impaired driving.
For Super Bowl LV, be a team player and remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. For more information on the dangers of drunk driving, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving