High Visibility Engagement and Prevention Campaign
Yates County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to prevent and address impaired driving Super Bowl weekend starting on February 9, and will end on February 11, 2024. The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event, and Super Bowl Weekend is historically a deadly period for impaired driving or buzzed driving related crashes.
To keep drivers and party goers safe on the roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with STOP-DWI campaigns to remind football fans everywhere about the dangers of impaired driving. Whether you’re heading out to a restaurant or a Super Bowl party, if your night involves drinking alcohol, make sure you plan for a designated driver to drive you home safely at the night’s end.
“We want our community members to enjoy Super Bowl festivities, but we also want responsible drivers on the road,” said Sheriff Francis Ryan. “If you are planning to be away from home during the Super Bowl, make a game plan to ensure you don’t find yourself without a designated driver if you need one. If you are hosting a party, make sure you take care of your designated drivers. Remember that there are additional options such as Uber and Lyft for a ride home.
The STOP-DWI Super bowl Weekend Campaign aims to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.
