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December 28, 2007

Make it to the New Year: Drive safe and sober

If you’re going to spend Monday celebrating New Year's Eve, and if you’re going to drink, be sure to make arrangements for safe travels that do not involve getting behind the wheel of a car.

Rhode Island State Police say they will have an increased presence on the state’s highways, looking to get drunk drivers off the road.

“New Year’s Eve is a night that a lot of people are celebrating and drinking and driving,” Capt. Jim Swanberg said. “Troopers are focusing on that… trying to put on additional patrols and have more of a police presence on the highways.”

You can, of course, still partake in the spirit of the celebration without running the risk of a ticket, or worse – just plan ahead. Make a deal with a sober friend, walk to your party, or arrange a taxi.

If, after a long night, you’re not sure if you’re in shape to drive, chances are you’re not. But for an idea as to how a drink may affect your blood alcohol levels, check out this blood alcohol content calculator.

Remember, in Rhode Island, and other states, if your BAC is .08 or greater, you're legally intoxicated.

Oh, and Happy New Year!

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 3:30 PM | Permalink

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