Super Bowl 2022 season is coming; make a game plan – Drive Sober. No Regrets.

COLLEGE STATION – Super Bowl 2022 is right around the corner, on Sunday, Feb. 13. This year, the Texas Department of Transportation is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving.

When Super Bowl celebrations involve alcohol, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. TxDOT and AgriLife Extension want to remind everyone: “Drive Sober. No Regrets.”
“Everyone wants to have a good time on Super Bowl night, so we want our community members to plan safe rides home if they plan to be out at a party,” said Cherokee County AgriLife Extension Family and Community Health Agent Amy Walley. “Even one drink can impair judgement. You should never put yourself, or others, at risk because you made the choice to drink and drive. One drink can be one too many.”

The decision to drive impaired – and the consequences that follow – are irreversible. When heading out for a night of Super Bowl fun, make a game plan and follow these simple tips for a safe and happy evening:

If hosting a Super Bowl party, prepare plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and their designated drivers.

• Do not serve alcohol to minors.

• Avoid drunken driving, and instead, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely after drinking.

• Use the community’s sober ride program if available.

• If a drunk driver is seen on the road, call 911 immediately.

• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take their keys away and plan to get them home safely.