The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department, in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), would like to remind all Indiana motorists to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl responsibly by driving sober and safe.
“This Super Bowl family and friends will come together and root for their favorite team. Super Bowl fans love to celebrate, but this comes with a responsibility to do so safely,†said Sheriff Dave Wedding. “We want to remind motorists this Super Bowl weekend that drinking and driving don’t mix. Please celebrate responsibility and help keep our roadways safe.â€
During the 2015 Super Bowl there were nearly 740 traffic collisions in Indiana. Of those, 45 were alcohol-related, with 60 percent involving a driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or greater. In Vanderburgh County, seven (7) intoxicated motorists went to jail over the 2015 Super Bowl weekend.
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership, the Governor’s Council, and ICJI would like to remind motorists that accidents and deaths resulting from impaired driving can be prevented by taking the following precautions:
- Before the celebration begins, plan a safe way home
- If you do drink, use a taxi, public transportation, ridesharing service or designate a sober friend or family member, and give them your keys
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911
- If you know someone who is about to drive or ride impaired, take their keys and help make arrangements to get them home safely
“Accidents involving impaired drivers is something we can all prevent,†said Council Chairman, Todd Meyer. “Together, we can work to keep each and every motorist safe during Super Bowl weekend.â€
For more information on Indiana’s efforts on impaired driving prevention and enforcement, please visit: http://www.in.gov/cji/2354.htm.
