The Super Bowl is this weekend, and as in past years many homes and businesses will be hosting Big Game parties.
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind party hosts and participants to be responsible while watching.
"Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest and most entertaining national sporting events for friends and families gathering to socialize and watch the big game," OPP said in a media release. "Yet, it can also become one of the most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired and drug driving. Impaired and drug driving collisions and fatalities can be prevented. Designating a sober driver should be at the top of everyone's Super Bowl party list, but there are other ways you can help save lives, too."
If you plan on drinking alcoholic beverages or consuming other intoxicating substances, remember to plan ahead. Arrange for a designated driver, take a cab, call a sober driver for a ride or plan to stay over for the night, the OPP says.
And hosts should remember they're responsible for anyone consuming alcohol or cannabis while at their home or business.
OPP urges hosts to make sure all guests designate sober drivers in advance, pour and serve properly measured drinks, stop serving alcohol or cannabis to an already intoxicated person, offer non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beverages, avoid drinking games, monitor guests for alcohol and cannabis consumption, and provide food and snacks.
Hosts should also keep phone numbers of local cab companies on hand and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving impaired, and arrange for every guest to either have a safe ride home or stay the night.
"We want everyone to enjoy the game whether it is socializing with family or friends, but we want everyone to act responsible. Please do not drink or consume other intoxicating substances and then get behind the wheel and drive," OPP Insp. Mike McConnell said in the release.
