Don’t Mix Green Beer with Driving this Saint Patrick’s Day

Did you know that Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the more dangerous holidays when it comes to drunk driving? With the surplus amount of green beer and festivities at places like pubs and bars, there can be a situation where someone presses their luck and makes the tragic mistake to drink and drive. Let’s go over the not-so-lucky numbers for St. Patty’s Day related to drunk driving.

Recent Drunk Driving Numbers from Saint Patrick’s Day

Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 234 lives were lost due to drunk-driving crashes during Saint Patrick’s Day between 2013 to 2017. That’s one too many for a holiday that is about coming together, happy times and celebrations. To combat this unfortunate statistic, local law enforcement in many counties throughout the U.S. are enforcing DUI checkpoints to keep their communities safe.

You can also keep yourself and your community safe by being proactive with your St. Patty’s plans.

Saint Patrick’s Day Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving

• If you have a game plan to get a sober ride home before you attend the event or party, you’ll be ahead of yourself by making a responsible choice.
• Make sure you avoid driving if you know you will be drinking while enjoying the St. Patty’s festivities.
• It’s easy to schedule a ride with Uber or Lyft or use public transportation. In addition, if you notice any signs of drunk driving from other drivers, be sure to call 911 immediately.

Smart Start wishes you a happy and safe Saint Patrick’s Day. Eat, drink and be Irish responsibly!

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