The Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl and it’s Time to Celebrate!

According to the NHTSA, with 112.2 million people planning to host or attend a party and 16.2 million people intending to watch the game at a bar or restaurant, Super Bowl Sunday is a risky day to be on the road due to impaired driving.

With all this partying, it’s no surprise that incidents of drunk driving are 22% higher on Super Bowl Sunday compared to an average Sunday, with the hours after the game being the most dangerous time to be on the road.

Because of this danger, state and local police are planning extra roving patrols and checkpoints on Super Bowl Sunday aimed at identifying impaired drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Super Bowl Sunday DUI

Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party with a Game Plan

It’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher.

  • If you’re hosting a party, provide transportation options for guests and encourage responsible drinking.

  • If you’re drinking, have a plan by designating a sober driver or calling a ride-share service in advance.

  • If you’re not drinking, drive defensively and be alert for drunk drivers.

If you plan to drive after a Super Bowl party this year, here are some important stats to consider:

A Recent Survey of NFL Fans Revealed:

  • People drink an average of 3.7 drinks while watching NFL games.

  • Nearly half of NFL team fans drink during the game.

  • 76% of fans preferred beer, making it the overwhelming favorite.

  • The next most popular drinks were vodka and whiskey, though they lagged far behind beer.

— Alcohol.org

Pre and Post-Game Crash Risks on Super Bowl Sunday:

  • DURING THE GAME TELECAST
    Fatal crashes decrease by 8%.

  • POSTGAME PERIOD
    (two hours after the game):
    • 82% increase in fatal crashes from all sources.
    • 153% increase in fatal crashes involving alcohol—nearly 5x higher than non-alcohol-related crashes.

  • LATE NIGHT PERIOD
    (following the Postgame):
    61% total increase in fatal crashes compared to pregame levels

— NHTSA

Winning & Losing on Super Bowl Sunday:

  • THE LOSING TEAM
    34% of fans reported drinking more when their team was losing.
    The largest spikes in motor vehicle accident rates occur in the home state of the losing Super Bowl team.

  • THE WINNING TEAM
    31% of fans drank more when their team was winning.
    If the Eagles are winning, it’s worth exercising extra caution when you hit the roads following the game.

— Lines.com

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