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SKOWHEGAN — With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday kicking off a very merry time of year, it’s essential to take some time to remember the slogan “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” If your plans to celebrate include alcohol, plan for a sober driver, advises Somerset Public Heath.
Drunk driving related crashes spike during the holiday season. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 185 people were killed during the 2020 Thanksgiving period.
Tragically, from 2016 to 2020, 821 people in the U.S. died in alcohol-impaired crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Likewise, if you plan to head out for a night of Halloween partying, follow these simple tips for a safe and happy evening:
• Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or find a sober ride to get home safely.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.
• See a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
Somerset Public Health is a coalition that works with community members, schools, workplaces, child-care centers, service and other local groups.
For more information, visit somersetpublichealth.org.
