“If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly, and have a designated driver,” read a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Miami Twp. police suggested establishing a safe way home before starting to drink or selecting a non-drinking friend as a designated driver. Those who choose to drink alcohol can also use a taxi or ride sharing service to travel safely.
If you know someone has been drinking, don’t let them get behind the wheel. Instead, take their keys and help them get a sober ride home. Those hosting a party should make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
“Impaired driving fatalities are preventable. We expect a lot more people celebrating the big game with the Cincinnati Bengals playing, but we want them to do it responsibly,” Miami Twp. Detective Sgt. Jay Phares said. “Driving while impaired by any substance, alcohol or other drugs, is deadly and illegal.”
Miami Twp. is paying for the extra patrols using an Ohio Safety Grant. Miami County is using a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office to cover the overtime for the deputies and some fuel costs.
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