Well…I’m gonna take a wild guess and say that I won’t be watching the Steelers in the Superbowl this year. So…I probably won’t be hosting a superbowl party at my house. However, My friends at Erie Insurance have put together a “common sense” super bowl party guideline that could prove to be very helpful to those who host a party this year.
If you are one of the millions giving or attending a Super Bowl Party this year, Erie Insurance reminds you to play it safe when it comes to drinking and driving. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the deadliest days for drunk driving. The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) reports that nearly 60 percent of traffic deaths on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol. In more than 30 states, party givers who serve alcohol can be held legally liable if their guests cause an accident because their driving ability was impaired by the consumption of alcohol.
Tips for a Winning Super Bowl Party
Erie Insurance recommends the following tips to help you play it safe on Super Bowl Sunday.
- If you are giving the party, be responsible. Limiting your alcohol intake will allow you to better determine if someone is fit to drive home.
- Offer non-alcoholic beverages for those guests who are driving or choose not to drink.
- Always serve food and water with alcohol. Food and water can help counter the effects of alcohol.
- Encourage drivers to wear seatbelts and drive defensively. Try to stay a safe distance behind aggressive or impaired drivers.
- Encourage all guests to have a designated driver. Make sure that any guest who has had too much to drink does not drive.
- If a friend is unfit to drive home, call a cab or offer the guest room. This will protect your guest from having an accident and protect you from a lawsuit.
Oh yeah, and when your pennsylvania auto insurance rates go up again, contact my office and see how affordable Erie Insurance can be. Maybe I’ll save you enough to go ahead and buy youself those Bills season tickets next year !
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