The holiday season is a joyous whirlwind of work parties, family gatherings, and festive toasts. While the cheer is contagious, it’s also a time of heightened risk on the roads. The simple truth is that impaired driving, whether from a few celebratory cocktails or a glass of wine too many, can turn a wonderful evening into a tragic mistake. Your holiday planning checklist shouldn’t end with “buy a gift” or “bake cookies”; it must begin with “secure a safe ride home.” Waiting until the end of the night, when your judgment is already compromised, is a recipe for disaster. Before you even head out, proactively arrange a designated driver, pre-book a ride-share service, or verify the contact information for local taxis. Making this commitment before your first sip is the single most important decision you can make to protect yourself, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road.
Choosing a safe ride is the ultimate holiday gift to your community and yourself. The cost of a ride-share is a tiny fraction of a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge, which can lead to hefty fines, license suspension, and the crushing weight of guilt if an accident occurs. Even if you are hosting, your responsibility extends to ensuring your guests depart safely—collecting keys upon arrival, offering non-alcoholic drinks, and having local taxi numbers handy are small acts of hospitality with enormous consequences. Let’s make a collective commitment this year: plan ahead, look out for your friends, and prioritize safety. The best holiday memories are the ones you get to make—and relive—safely at home.
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