NEVER . . . DRINK and DRIVE!
Watch out for drunk drivers and report those who you feel are to law enforcement officers making sure you get the license number and
if possible; make, model, year and color of vehicle. Below is some valuable information:
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
While we would like to eliminate drunk driving, we must continue to be vigilant on our roadways. You can help protect your family and others from drunk drivers by looking for these signs of intoxication among other motorists:
Quick acceleration or deceleration
Tailgating
Driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles
Drifting in and out of traffic lanes
Driving with headlights off at night
Driving into opposing traffic on the wrong side of the road
They take a wide turning radius
Straddling the center of the road or lane marker
Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
Almost striking an object or another vehicle
Weaving or zigzagging across the road
Driving on surfaces other than a designated roadway
Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course
Turning abruptly or illegally
Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
Stopping without cause in a traffic lane
Following others too closely
Erratic braking
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
Slow response to traffic signals, including sudden stops and delayed starts
What to Do if You See a Drunk Driver
It is very important that you react appropriately when you see a drunk driver.
There are several steps you can take to ensure you react appropriately.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. The closer you are to a vehicle that is being operated by an
intoxicated individual, the greater the danger is to you.
Stay as far away from the other vehicle as possible.
Do not try to pass the vehicle or signal the driver to pull over. Doing so could result in a collision.
Pull over and call 911. Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road or cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling. Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color, and license plate and the manner in which the vehicle is being driven. However, make sure you don’t compromise your own safety trying to obtain this information.
Drinking and driving is a deadly combination. Whether is it Christmas and the New Year, remember to stay safe and sober on the roadways, wherever you may be.
What Safety Steps Can You Take?
If your holiday socializing may involve alcohol, it's very important that you make plans so that you don't end up driving after
you've been drinking. For example:
Have a designated driver.
Don't let your friends drive impaired; take away their keys if you have too.
If you have been drinking, either get a ride home or call a taxi, or even consider sleeping at the location you've been drinking at. (if possible)
If hosting a gathering serving alcohol, be a responsible host, remind your guests to plan ahead and have a designated driver, offer non-alcoholic beverages, and make sure everyone leaves only with a sober driver.
Watch out for drunk drivers and report those who you feel are to law enforcement officers making sure you get the license number and
if possible; make, model, year and color of vehicle. Below is some valuable information:
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
While we would like to eliminate drunk driving, we must continue to be vigilant on our roadways. You can help protect your family and others from drunk drivers by looking for these signs of intoxication among other motorists:
Quick acceleration or deceleration
Tailgating
Driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles
Drifting in and out of traffic lanes
Driving with headlights off at night
Driving into opposing traffic on the wrong side of the road
They take a wide turning radius
Straddling the center of the road or lane marker
Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
Almost striking an object or another vehicle
Weaving or zigzagging across the road
Driving on surfaces other than a designated roadway
Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course
Turning abruptly or illegally
Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
Stopping without cause in a traffic lane
Following others too closely
Erratic braking
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
Slow response to traffic signals, including sudden stops and delayed starts
What to Do if You See a Drunk Driver
It is very important that you react appropriately when you see a drunk driver.
There are several steps you can take to ensure you react appropriately.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. The closer you are to a vehicle that is being operated by an
intoxicated individual, the greater the danger is to you.
Stay as far away from the other vehicle as possible.
Do not try to pass the vehicle or signal the driver to pull over. Doing so could result in a collision.
Pull over and call 911. Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road or cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling. Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color, and license plate and the manner in which the vehicle is being driven. However, make sure you don’t compromise your own safety trying to obtain this information.
Drinking and driving is a deadly combination. Whether is it Christmas and the New Year, remember to stay safe and sober on the roadways, wherever you may be.
What Safety Steps Can You Take?
If your holiday socializing may involve alcohol, it's very important that you make plans so that you don't end up driving after
you've been drinking. For example:
Have a designated driver.
Don't let your friends drive impaired; take away their keys if you have too.
If you have been drinking, either get a ride home or call a taxi, or even consider sleeping at the location you've been drinking at. (if possible)
If hosting a gathering serving alcohol, be a responsible host, remind your guests to plan ahead and have a designated driver, offer non-alcoholic beverages, and make sure everyone leaves only with a sober driver.