How to Stay Safe This St. Patrick's Day
With St. Patrick's Day approaching, there are going to be a lot of parties. Chances are, you're gearing up with your green attire and plan on attending or hosting a party. While all the green beer and luminescent apple martinis can be tempting, drinking does not come without risks. If you're planning on drinking, you need to be sure that you do not drive so that you can avoid any chance of getting a DUI. If you are going to enjoy this year's St. Patrick's Day like most others in the country, keep those helpful hints and tips in mind to help avoid and prevent DUIs.
Drink responsibly. You see this two-word motto everywhere, yet so often you might not actually acknowledge it. However, drinking responsibly is a fantastic tip to avoid a DUI. You should never drink to excess if you are planning on driving later that night.
Arrange alternative transportation. The best and simplest way to avoid a DUI on St. Patrick's Day is to arrange a designated driver if you want to drink. If you don't have a designated driver, taking public transportation or calling a cab or booking a ride-share are all viable options that will get you home safe and sound.
Hand over your keys. If you are planning a night of partying, consider leaving your keys or giving them to a trusted friend before you start drinking the green beer. While you may never think that you'd get behind the wheel drunk, even tipsy/buzzed driving is drunk driving. It's best to keep your car keys away from yourself until the morning.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at home. It goes without saying that a great way to avoid a DUI is to avoid going out at all. Host the festivities at your place this year or stay in with family and cook up some Irish dishes. If you do have people over, allow them to stay over or call a cab for them if they are drunk.
Sleep it off. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, such as trying to drive home when you are intoxicated. If you find yourself behind the wheel and drunk, pull over to the side of the road safely, shut off the engine, put the keys in the glove box, and sleep until sober in the backseat. You still
could be arrested for a DUI at this point, but it is better to have caused no harm or damage on the road.
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