Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ‘but it’s not the luck of the Irish that will keep the roads safe, it’s planning now for a safe and sober way home.
Are you headed out with friends after work this Wednesday to celebrate the holiday? No?
Well when you and your family are on the road headed to choir practice, a sports game, or coming home from school, you may be sharing the road with those returning from a fun St. Patrick’s Day event. It’s time to spread the word about the dangers of buzzed driving and to remind people that Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving, and the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead.
Let’s remind everyone about the importance of remembering to:
? Designate a sober driver before you leave for your event.
? Be ready to take alternate transportation such as a taxi or a family member who can come and pick you up.
Even if you will not be celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day, keep in mind that in 2008, 1,179 people in other vehicles were killed in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers.
And for those who don’t plan on over-indulging, a buzzed driving crash looks the same as a drunk driving crash.
We need your help in keeping the roads safe for everyone this St. Patrick’s Day by spreading the word that buzzed driving IS drunk driving.
Remember: Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving. Plan ahead and ask your loved ones to do the same.
The Coalition is dedicated to promoting a sense of belonging in a healthy environment free of alcohol and substance abuse by uniting community members and developing community strengths for all.
Visit www.northoaklandcoalition.org or contact me at (248) 520-3786 for more information.
Julie Brenner,
Executive Director
NOCC