BEDMINSTER PD WILL HAVE EXTRA DUI PATROLS ON ALL WEEKEND TO INTERCEPT DUI DRIVERS

Our game plan for Superbowl Weekend is to go on the offense to pick off drivers impaired by alcohol and drugs.  Extra BTPD patrols, including our specially trained drug recognition expert, will be out in force to do everything we can to make this a safe time to celebrate the success of the Eagles.  Please make the facts and suggestions below from NHSTA part of your game plan and help keep our community safe.  Go Birds!

Are you prepared for Super Bowl LVII? When you are rooting on our Philadelphia Eagles, every Super Bowl party must kickoff with a game plan that prevents drunk driving.

Drunk driving kills. In 2020, 11,654 traffic deaths involved drunk driving.

On Super Bowl Sunday, and every day, play it smart by having a winning game plan in place to not drink and drive. We will all win if we follow these keys to the game:

Football showcasing Super Bowl LVII Know the Rules
It’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. When it comes to drinking and driving, law enforcement doesn’t throw a yellow flag; they throw the playbook at you. You’ll get pulled over, arrested, and prosecuted. Your wallet takes a big hit, too: the average DUI court case costs about $10,000.

Play It Safe
Defense wins championships; your best defense is to plan for a sober ride. Use ride shares and designated drivers, run the play that will score you home safely. 

Be a Party MVP
Volunteer to be a designated driver. Let your team know that you’ll be there for them when the party’s over with a safe and sober ride home. 

If You’ve Been Drinking, You’re Benched
There’s no place on the road for anyone who has been drinking. If someone tries to drive after drinking, tell them to ride the bench until you help them find a sober ride home.

Be the Head Coach When Hosting
Take care of the designated drivers and provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks. Most importantly, make the game-winning call: intercept their keys before they drink.

We all have the same game plan when it comes to preventing drunk driving. And always buckle up. Your seat belt is your best defense if you’re in a crash.

Enjoy Super Bowl LVII — safely. Remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.