It is never a good idea to drink and drive in Florida or anywhere at any time of the year. However, now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day will soon be upon us. What does that have to do with drinking and driving? It is not uncommon for workplaces to have Christmas parties to celebrate these occasions, and they often include alcohol.
Additionally, some individuals may have a hard time over the holidays, and can be more down over the Christmas season. When people are feeling down often they consume more alcoholic beverages than normal to cope. Then, there are also those who will go out to parties, clubs, or bars, drink and have a good time to bring in 2023.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating the season responsibly. However, if people aren’t responsible while this could lead to drinking and driving.
Lets try to reduce dringing and driving this holiday season. After all, there are already way too many drunk driving accidents in Florida. Just look at the following stats, and you’ll see what we mean for yourself.
2020 Traffic Crash Facts
According to the FLHSMV, there were 4,554 alcohol-confirmed crashes across The Sunshine State. Different outcomes came from these events. For instance, 393 participants were left with incapacitating injuries after the ordeals. Meanwhile, 2,203 other injuries entered the picture because of the accidents as well. That’s not all, though. Alcohol-confirmed crashes can also be deadly.
The Traffic Crash Facts of the FLHSMV says there were 349 fatal accidents in Florida in 2020. As for alcohol-confirmed fatalities, that number stood at 384. Thanks to stats like these, it’s easy to see why nobody should be drinking and driving anywhere this holiday season. Use these tips to avoid being a drunk driver at any time.
Have A Designated Driver
One way to ensure you don’t drink and drive is by appointing a responsible party as your designated driver for the evening. Obviously, you’ll want to ask them and make arrangements, not just demand or expect a person to do it. Then, you’ll be able to drink without getting behind the wheel because they won’t drink, and they’ll be there to drive you from place to place.
Get A Ride
There are way to many ways to get around these days for people to result to drinking and driving. For instance, a person can hail a cab or take a seat on bus to get chauffeured around for an evening. There are also rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. They have smartphone apps that make it quick and easy to book rides. Also, the applications are user-friendly, which can come in handy during a night of drinking.
Host An Event
What about hosting a holiday get-together for your family and friends this year? That will allow you to consume alcohol without worrying about yourself getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Just make sure you have enough essentials to make it through the venture. Then, you won’t be enticed to leave because you run out of something.
But if you drink, make it a point not to get sloppy. You will have hosting duties to tend to, and somebody needs to make sure others are okay to drive. As the host, that someone should be you, and you may have to upset some guests by taking their keys if they’re way past their limit.
Some Last Words
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