Game plan for Super Bowl Sunday: Fans don't let fans drive drunk Published Jan. 28, 2015 By Denise Horton Army Substance Abuse Program JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The Super Bowl is America's most watched national sporting event. Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That's why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and highway safety and law enforcement officials are urging football fans to choose sides now: drinking OR driving. If you plan on drinking on Super Bowl Sunday, designate a sober driver to get you home safely. NHTSA's Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk campaign encourages people to make plans ahead of time that will prevent them from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. Driving impaired could result in injury or death for you or others on the road. A driver is considered alcohol-impaired with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, the legal limit in all states. This Sunday, don't become a tragic Super Bowl stat. "Drunk driving is completely preventable," said Horton "All it takes is a little planning. We want fans to remember that it's a choice. Drink or drive--but never do both." For those who plan to drink, leave your keys at home. Designate a sober driver, whether it's a friend, relative, taxi, or public transportation. Make unit funds available for taxis or develop a call system. For those who plan to drive, refrain from any alcohol. Instead, enjoy the game with food and non-alcoholic drinks. Being a sober, designated driver is a key role on Super Bowl Sunday. You might just save a life. For more Super Bowl weekend safety information, visit www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/SuperBowl.