Thanksgiving Eve revelers beware: Find a sober ride home
Staff reports 12:28 p.m.
ROCHESTER - Rochester Police today urged Thanksgiving Eve revelers to think before they drink as they begin what should be a joyous, relaxing four-day weekend with family and friends. Over consumption of alcohol is a popular trend during the Thanksgiving holiday, especially tonight on the Eve of Thanksgiving, Rochester Police Capt. Todd Pinkham noted today. "We want to remind everyone out and about this Thanksgiving holiday that drunk driving is dangerous and illegal, period," Pinkham said. "If you are under the influence of any impairing substance, hand the keys to a sober friend instead of driving yourself home." According to barandclubstats.com, Thanksgiving Eve is the most popular night of the year to go out drinking, even moreso than New Year's Eve, and the reasons are fourfold.
Drunk-driving-related crashes spike during the Thanksgiving holiday season (6 p.m. Wednesday to 5:59 a.m. Monday), making it one of the deadliest holidays on our roadways, Pinkham said. "If you know you're headed out for a night of drinking, make sure you plan for a sober ride home," he said. "It is never safe to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while drunk or otherwise impaired. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving." Rochester Police offer the following tips. Options to Get Home Safely If you're planning to head out to the bar or to parties during the Thanksgiving holiday, make sure you plan for a sober ride home. Don't leave your house without a plan on how to get home safely -- once you start drinking you likely won't make good choices. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for a safe night out.
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