New Year’s Eve Safety Tips from Mass State Police

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

GoLocal Worcester News Team

The Massachusetts State Police would like New Year's Eve to be a fun, but safe experience for everyone. Here are a few tips from the State Police for those that are hosting parties and those that are heading out.

Hosting a party?

A few simple rules could prevent a tragedy:

Plan ahead by naming a “designated driver.” Make this your responsibility as the host.
Contact a local cab company to provide rides for your guests.
Serve non-alcoholic beverages as an option to your guests.
Stop serving alcohol to your guests several hours before the party ends.
Provide your guests the option to stay overnight in your home

Going out?

If you drink, don’t drive.

Plan ahead and always designate a sober driver before the party or celebration begins.
If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit, or get a sober friend or family member to come pick you up.
Save the phone number to a local licensed cab service in your cell phone
Or, stay where you are until you are sober.

Take the keys from someone if you think he/she is too impaired to drive.

Drinking? Don’t leave your drink unattended where someone could put something in it

Public Events: Be aware of your surroundings. Do not go alone, bring a friend.

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