No doubt about it, Super Bowl Sunday is a great excuse for a party. But party smart and be sure to have a designated driver before you start.
The San Diego County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force will be on the lookout for drunk and drug-impaired drivers in communities throughout the county this Sunday, Feb 5.
AVOID the 14 refers to the 14 county law enforcement agencies which will be deploying special roving DUI patrols to look for the tell-tale signs of intoxicated drivers. The agencies include the Sheriff and County Probation departments.
In 2010, more than 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver.
“We’re reminding everyone that real Super Bowl Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk,” said Sheriff Bill Gore of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. “Drafting a designated driver this weekend will be the correct play call for a sure win.”
“We want everyone to make the right decision on Super Bowl Sunday,” said Chris Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “Having a designated sober driver should be an obvious call in everyone’s playbook.”
The Avoid DUI Patrols are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Everyone can report drunk drivers by calling 9‐1‐1.
