Merriment, Cheer, and Laughter -- Keep the Holidays Safe by Planning Ahead

Keep the Holidays Warm and Full of Laughter Good company and good cheer are plentiful during the holiday season. But all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. The holiday season is also one of the deadliest of the year due to drunk-driving crashes. The key to safety any time of year is to Plan Ahead. It's easy—designate a sober driver at the beginning of the night or plan for a taxi or other ride-sharing service to take you to and from your destination. Download our SaferRide app. If you are hosting a party, collect the keys at the beginning of the night and have non-alcoholic beverages available to those who are driving.  In 2016, there were 10,497 people who died in a drunk-driving crash, a 1.7 percent increase from 2015. Exponentially more lives were forever changed by the loss of a parent, child, friend, or loved one. In addition to planning ahead for holiday parties, you should also plan to join NHTSA's Twitter Chat on December 6, 2017 from 3-4 p.m. EST when we will provide stats and information on preparing before the party. Experts will be answering questions while you spread the word and encourage your followers to plan ahead. We've also got plenty of other resources available for you to help spread this life-saving message. Who: NHTSA and our team of experts What: Holiday Buzzed Driving Twitter Chat  When: Wednesday, December 6, 3-4 p.m. EST Where: www.Twitter.com/NHTSAgov How: Follow the conversation using the hashtag #BuzzedDriving. Feel free to mention @NHTSAgov in any of your tweets and we will get back to as many questions and comments as we can! Remember to include #BuzzedDriving in your comments so others can follow the conversation, too.  Invite your friends and followers to join us and help spread this important message about planning ahead, designating a sober driver, and making the choice not to get behind the wheel after drinking. Because whether it's buzzed or drunk driving, it's a deadly choice that you can prevent. All it takes is a little planning. Enjoy the cheer and merriment to the fullest—Always designate a sober driver.  Follow NHTSA on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest recalls and safety campaigns.  NHTSA's SaferRide app will help keep drunk drivers off our roads by allowing users to call a taxi or a friend and by identifying their location so they can be picked up. Additional Resources >> Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving >> Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over >> Impaired Driving Information at NHTSA.gov  You are subscribed to Drunk Driving Prevention News from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This service is provided to you sajanram.shrestha@blogger.com at no charge by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE · Washington, DC 20590 · 888-327-4236