Super Bowl Sunday: Enhanced Police Patrol On South Brunswick Streets

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're eager up to watch the Kansa City Chiefs Vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, or are simply interested in Rihanna's half time show, Super Bowl is a time to gather with friends and family for a relaxing evening.

Many also take the opportunity to cheer for their favorite team with a night out or by attending a party. As part of Chief Raymond Hayducka’s commitment to improving road safety in South Brunswick, the South Brunswick Police Department will have enhanced patrols on the road during Super Bowl.

If your night involves alcohol outside your home, plan for a sober ride home. If you’re hosting a party, take care of your guests and ensure they have designated Drivers. If you're a designated driver, the police department has a few tips for you:

• Take your role seriously — people are relying on you. If you’re attending a party, enjoy the food and nonalcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or other drugs.
• Always buckle your seat belt and require any passengers to do the same. Don’t start the car until all passengers’ seat belts are buckled.
• If someone you know has been drinking and tries to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely. Even if they make a fuss in the moment, they’ll thank you later.
• Boast about your MVP status on social media using the hashtag #DesignatedDriver. Your positive influence could help keep other sober drivers on the right track.

Prepare for a Safe Gathering:

• It’s illegal and dangerous to drive drunk. Before you head out to a Super Bowl party, make a plan that includes a sober driver — someone who will not drink at all, and will safely bring you home.
• Make sure your designated driver is actually sober. If he or she decides to drink unexpectedly, call a sober ride.
• Don’t let friends drive drunk. If someone at your party has been drinking, help arrange a safe way for them to get home, too.
• When you ride home with your sober driver, make sure you — and your driver — wear your seat belts. It’s your best defense in a crash.

Some tips for the hosts:

• If you are hosting a Super Bowl party, be sure all your guests have a sober ride home. Ask your guests to designate their sober drivers in advance.
• Encourage your drinking guests to pace themselves, eat food, and drink plenty of water. Serve a selection of nonalcoholic drinks.
• Do not serve alcohol to minors. If an underage person drinks and drives, the person who provided the alcohol can be held liable for any damage, injury, or death caused by the underage driver.