St. Patricks Day - Stay Safe!

St. Patrick's day is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and police are taking it very seriously this weekend. Across the country police are preparing for the weekend by having more officers on hand. Law enforcement agencies in 26 counties across Michigan are conducting more than 13,200 hours of extra patrols to arrest drunk drivers now through April 8.

In most states across the US, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher, although motorists can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer believes they are impaired. Motorists face enhanced penalties if arrested for a first-time drunk driving offense with a .17 BAC or higher.




“It doesn’t matter if you’re out rooting for your favorite team at the local sports bar or celebrating the luck of the Irish at the corner pub, if alcohol is part of the festivities make sure you designate a sober driver to get you home safely,” says Michael Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.

And I can't stress it enough. If you plan on drinking this holiday weekend know your limits! If you're driving yourself home, don't over-do it and give yourself enough time to sober up before you get behind the wheel. If you plan on getting drunk, have a responsible designated driver lined up. If you can't, drink at home.

Stay safe this weekend, and have a happy holiday!


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