Nature: St. Patrick’s Day Safety Message & Tips

If you are driving to St. Patrick’s Day festivities, remember to drive responsibly and avoid two of the biggest hazards on the roads- impaired and distracted driving.

St. Patrick’s Day can be an especially harmful day on the roads. “It’s one of the most popular days for drinking, and being on a weekend we, unfortunately, could see a spike in drunk driving crashes.”

St. Patrick’s Day road risks will be adding to an already alarming trend, because the United States is seeing some of the largest increases in crashes and fatalities on the roads, according to the National Safety Council.

Every one of us can make our roads safer every time we get behind the wheel! As drivers, we can commit to driving sober, putting down our smartphones, and making an extra effort to stay focused on the road.

Safety tips for St. Patrick’s Day:

• If you’re drinking, designate a sober driver or arrange for a taxi or ride service.

• Don’t let others drive drunk.

• Call 911 if you notice an impaired driver on the road.

• Stay focused on the road—and off your smartphone—when you’re driving. 

• Limit other distractions in the car.