In anticipation of the Super Bowl, join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety initiative to educate the public about the importance of sober driving. NHTSA’s national Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk Super Bowl-themed drunk-driving prevention campaign urges drivers to understand the importance of sober driving, and to help get drunk drivers off the road.
Tips for Super Bowl Safety
For Designated Drivers
- Take your role as designated driver seriously — people are relying on you. If you’re attending a party, enjoy the food and nonalcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or other drugs.
- Always buckle your seat belt and require any passengers to do the same. Don’t start the car until all passengers’ seat belts are buckled.
- If someone you know has been drinking and tries to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely.
For Party Attendees
- It’s illegal to drive drunk, period. Before you head out to a Super Bowl party, make a game plan that includes a sober driver — someone who will not drink at all, and will safely bring you home.
- Make sure your designated driver is actually sober. If he or she decides to drink unexpectedly, call a sober ride.
- When you ride home with your sober driver, make sure you — and your driver — wear your seat belts. It’s your best defense in a crash.
- If available, use your community’s sober ride program.
For the Party Hosts
- If you are hosting a Super Bowl party, be sure all your guests have a sober ride home. Ask your guests to designate their sober drivers in advance.
- Encourage your drinking guests to pace themselves, eat food, and drink plenty of water.
- Serve a selection of nonalcoholic drinks.
- Never serve alcohol to minors. It is illegal for someone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. If an underage person drinks and drives, the person who provided the alcohol can be held liable for any damage, injury, or death caused by the underage driver. In fact, you can face jail time if you host a party where alcohol is served to people under the age of 21.
