Tips to avoid a DUI
For party hosts
Ensure all guests designate a sober driver before kickoff.
Recognize sober drivers at your party by giving them a great spot to watch the game, keeping their non-alcoholic drink filled, giving them first dibs on food, and keeping their cars easily accessible.
Serve plenty of food.
Offer nonalcoholic beverages.
Allow only those 21 and older to drink alcohol.
Determine in advance when you will stop serving alcohol and begin serving coffee and dessert.
Add numbers of local cab companies to your phone before the party.
Be prepared to allow guests to stay the night.
For party guests
Designate a sober driver in advance.
Recognize sober drivers at the bar or restaurant.
Offer to be the designated driver next time.
Cover the cost of parking or a tank of gas.
Pick up tab for the sober driver's food and drink.
Store numbers of local cab companies in your phone before the outing.
Don't drink too quickly. Pace yourself and eat enough food or alternate between alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
Take steps to prevent others from driving while impaired.
Source: Colorado State Patrol
LONGMONT -- Local police agencies are on board with a statewide DUI enforcement campaign for the Super Bowl weekend.
Longmont Police Sgt. Mike Bell said three officers will be dedicated to the search for drunk drivers from 6 p.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Monday.
The statewide campaign last year netted 303 drivers arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Two of those arrests were in Longmont, according to state data.
The Super Bowl weekend campaign is one of a dozen increased enforcement periods built around celebrations known for alcohol use.
Bell said he expects more officers will be dedicated to Longmont roads for the St. Patrick's Day campaign.
According to the Heat Is On Colorado website, motorists can expect extra patrol cars on the highways and county roads in Boulder and Weld counties and in Lafayette, Erie, Frederick, Firestone and Dacono.
Officials recommend arranging for designated drivers before Super Bowl celebrations and for party hosts to offer special recognition or incentive for those drivers.
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