Don't rely on the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day...

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St.Patrick’s Day is a bar holiday notorious for its drinking reputation and high risk activities. High rates of drunk-driving and alcohol-involved collisions and injuries are also reported on St. Patrick's Day every year.
What are your upcoming plans this St. Patrick’s Day? If they involve excessive drinking or a night out, here are some things you may want to consider before partaking in any festivities.

Don't be unlucky, designate a sober driver or plan ahead for a safe ride home: 

• DUI checkpoints, don’t risk paying up to $10,000 for one night of recklessness.
• More and some helpful tips from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. on how to avoid and prevent a DUI here.

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Plan ahead…
Remember, buzzed driving is drunk driving. Do you have a ride home? If not, don’t drive. Arrange a ride home or call and Uber/Lyft. Here are some tips and resources for you to check out: 

• Many bars are partnering up with ride share services and could possibly offer free rides. Check your local areas for participating partners.
• Be prepared and be sure to download ride share apps in advance, initial use may give you a free ride!
• To check out free ride share promotions for Lyft or Uber click here.
• If you decide that you had a little to many than expected, AAA offers free towing for up to 7 miles from your destination,  just call 1-800-400-4AAA and tell the operator you need a “tipsy tow”. 
• Some upcoming events that LA is hosting have many locations that have paired with Uber or are located close to Metro stations. http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/a/StPatricksDay.htm
•  Let someone know where you are going and don’t show up to parties by yourself, especially if you are going to a house party or an unfamiliar place. 

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Never drive under the influence of alcohol.
Drive Sober and encourage your friends to always do the same!

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​Remember to have fun the responsible way and have a great
​St. Patrick's Day!