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By AAA of Western and Central New York
The big game is Sunday and no matter what team you’re rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drivers to have a plan in place to get home safely after a night of festivities.
Being prepared is essential. Abstaining from alcohol or having a safe ride home are two options that allow you to enjoy the game while being responsible. In 2017, there were 10,874 fatalities in crashes involving drivers with BACs of .08 or higher, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). It’s imperative drivers take steps to stay off the road if they are impaired.
Follow these tips to keep roads safer for drivers, passengers and pedestrians:
For drivers
For hosts
For everyone
As a reminder, AAA WCNY does not participate in Safe Ride/Tipsy Tow.
As upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA Western and Central New York provides more than 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.