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Police step up enforcement of St. Patty's
SOUTH BOSTON - For many Americans, St. Patrick's Day has become a
popular night out to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately,
due to the large volume of impaired drivers, the night out has also
become very dangerous.
Last year on St. Patrick's Day, nearly half (44%) of the 105 drivers
and motorcyclists involved in the fatal crashes had a blood alcohol
content (BAC) of .08 or above.
That's why All Occasion Limousine Service announced their joint efforts
with federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement
officials across the nation to remind all those who plan on celebrating
during the St. Patrick's Day festivities to drink responsibly.
"Whether you are meeting a few friends at the local pub after work or
attending the big party, if you plan on using alcohol, never drive
while impaired - and never let your friends drive if you think they are
impaired. 'Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk'," said Chief Jim
Binner.
Drunk Driving Prevention
Following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe St. Patrick's Day
without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may be
on the road:
• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin
• Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person
your keys
• If you're impaired, call a sober friend or family member, so you are
sure to get home safely
• All Occasion Limousine Service will provide rides to and from parties
for a fee. Contact Charlie Payne at 572-6845 or 572-2595
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don't hesitate to
contact your local law enforcement
• And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive or ride
impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get
to where they are going safely
Impaired driving is one of America's deadliest problems. In 2006,
42,642 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes. Out of that number,
13,470 people were killed in traffic crashes that involved at least one
driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08
or higher.
"Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not
worth the risk," said Chief James Binner. "Not only do you risk killing
yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash
or an arrest for driving while impaired can be really significant."
Don't depend on dumb luck this St. Patrick's Day. Designate your sober
driver before the party begins.
For more information, please visit
www.StopImpairedDriving.org, or your
local police department. For additional information for All Occasion
Limousine Service, contact Charlie Payne at 572-6845 or 470-6845.