The officials of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) are trying to encourage all motorists to bring the New Year in safely by planning a safe and sober ride.
Minnesota has seen nine traffic deaths on New Year's Eve in these past two years. Two of these deaths were alcohol related. This is a considerably lower percentage of alcohol related deaths than the state's annual percentage which usually goes more than 30 per cent.
Minnesota has seen nine traffic deaths on New Year's Eve in these past two years. Two of these deaths were alcohol related. This is a considerably lower percentage of alcohol related deaths than the state's annual percentage which usually goes more than 30 per cent.
Lt. Eric Roeske of the Minnesota State Patrol says, “What appears to occur on New Year's Eve is exactly what we want people to practice all year long – lock in plans for a safe and sober way home”. He also adds that since New Year's falls on a weekend, it is more likely to have impaired driving activity.
This is the time to actually plan a sober and safe ride. You could either appoint a sober driver or opt for a cab. Also, families should let each other know that they are available to offer them a safe ride home any time they want. Roeske believes it is better to receive “a phone call at 3 am from a family member asking for a ride” that to have “a knock on the door at 3 am from a law enforcement officer”.
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