RALEIGH - Kickoff on America's favorite
pastime is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it's time for
the Super Bowl, everyone's a fan…and Fans Don't Let Fans Drive
Drunk. The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering
with state and local law enforcement agencies to remind drivers to not drop the
ball and to plan ahead on how to get home safely.
"We want to encourage folks to turn over their keys to a sober
driver before they begin drinking," said GHSP Director Mark Ezzell. "There are
many other ways to ensure a safe ride home besides relying on a friend. The
options include using public transportation, calling a taxi, or using a
rideshare program."
The mobile site BeSmarterThanThat.com is another resource to help fans who have
been drinking find a sober ride home-by providing users a way to download ride
apps, designate a sober driver, call a cab, or find public transit options.
This Super Bowl weekend, be a team player and help keep impaired
drivers from getting behind the wheel. Remember, Fans Don't Let
Fans Drive Drunk.
Contact:
Jonathan R. Bandy
(919) 814-3657
jrbandy@ncdot.gov