Super Bowl 50 Parties: Police Warn Drivers

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Local police are urging Anne Arundel County Super Bowl fans to have a designated driver if their party plans include drinking.

Super Bowl 50 is Sunday, Feb. 7, and lots of game day socializing may include drinking, say Anne Arundel County Police.

So, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging football fans to call the play now: drinking OR driving. If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home safely.

The penalties for a DUI or DWI in Maryland consist of potential jail time, fines, and a minimum of a 6-month license suspension.

Party hosts should take these steps to take care of guests:

• Check with all of your guests to ensure they designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers.
• Serve food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
• Keep the phone numbers of local cab companies on hand and take the keys away from anyone who is considering driving drunk.