Use A Designated Driver This St. Patrick's Day Remember In Millbrae– Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

Press release from the City of Millbrae:

March 17, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. While this year’s celebration may look a little different in your hometown, however you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Paddy’s Day by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This means that if you plan to drink any alcoholic beverage, it’s essential that you plan for a sober designated driver beforehand.

This St. Patrick’s Day, the Sheriff’s Office will have deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The enforcement effort is intended to show zero tolerance for drunk driving and keep roads safe.

If you’re the designated driver, make sure you keep that promise of safety to yourself and your passengers. It can be a long night, but people are counting on you, not to mention the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the streets. Take the role of designated driver seriously — people are relying on you.

Party with a Plan Before ever heading out, it’s vital to plan ahead. Be honest with yourself: You know whether you’ll be drinking or not.

Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact call 9-1-1.

This press release was produced by the City of Millbrae. The views expressed here are the author’s own.