2018 Labor Day Weekend Safety Tips

Did you know that high-visibility enforcement reduces drunk driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent?

That’s why there are nation-wide and state-wide campaigns actively dedicated to preventing drunk driving during the Labor Day holiday period. Labor Day is one of the holidays that can turn deadly with the rise in drunk drivers.

Thousands of law enforcement officers, state and local safety advocates and NHTSA come together every year enforcing their own campaign or the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. This year, the campaign started August 15 and lasts until September 3.

With the heightened enforcement, it’s important to keep in mind your safety on the road during the Labor Day holiday.

Labor Day Safety Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving

Here are some tips to keep in mind before your Labor Day festivities to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Remember that even one alcoholic beverage could impair your ability to drive, and it’s always a good idea to plan ahead on how you will get home before heading out.

• Download SaferRide

Never heard of the SaferRide app? Think Uber or Lyft … but this app allows you to call a taxi or a friend by identifying your location, so you can be picked up. Available on Android and Apple devices from NHTSA, the SaferRide app is a simple but effective way to get home safely.

• Use a Ride-Sharing App

You could also download and use Uber or Lyft on your phone to get a ride home for you and your friends. Spending a few dollars for the trip home is better than experiencing a senseless tragedy that could affect your life and others.

• See a Drunk Driver? Call 911

Do you suspect a drunk driver on the road? Safely call 911 and your local law enforcement will take care of the situation. If your friend has had too much to drink, make sure they have a safe ride home planned out, whether with a ride-sharing app or with a designated driver you know.

• Who’s the Designated Driver?

Whether it’s yourself or a friend, make sure you designate a sober driver before going to your event.

Smart Start hopes you have a fun and safe Labor Day holiday! If you do find yourself in a situation where you’ll need an Ignition Interlock, we’re here to help at (800) 831-3299.

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