{"id":3435,"date":"2021-12-28T19:24:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T19:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/?p=3435"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:27:45","slug":"avoid-drunk-driving-car-accidents-new-years","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/avoid-drunk-driving-car-accidents-new-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving Car Accidents on New Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>It seems like yesterday we were happily saying goodbye to 2020 and ringing in 2021. This year has quickly come and gone and now we&#8217;re welcoming in 2022! New Years Eve can be a fun holiday to celebrate with friends and family, but it&#8217;s important to consider safety when planning for your upcoming holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Year&#8217;s Eve Safety<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you are spending the holiday solo, with a small group of friends or going to a large gathering, here are a few personal safety tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hosting A Party<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re hosting a gathering, whether it&#8217;s small or large, here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re serving alcohol make sure you have a safe place for people to crash if they need to stay over. This will help reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/marietta\/car-accident-lawyer\/drunk-driving\/\">drunk driving car accidents<\/a> and ensure your guests stay safe.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re concerned about the spread of COVID-19, it may be a good idea to ask that invitees have negative COVID-19 test results before arriving. In addition, check with your guests to ensure no recent COVID-19 exposure, create sanitizing stations and consider asking guests to mask up when indoors. To find the most up to date CDC guidelines, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control website<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attending A Party<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re attending a party outside your home, make sure to have a few things lined up:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Designated a driver if you plan to drink so that you aren&#8217;t tempted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/marietta\/car-accident-lawyer\/drunk-driving\/\">drive under the influence<\/a>. Another option is to use a ride share service like Uber or Lyft. There are also many free ride share services offered around New Years in the metro Atlanta area.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re concerned about the spread of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19<\/a>, bring a mask and hand sanitizer so you can stay safe while celebrating 2022 with your friends!<\/li>\r\n<li>Make sure you don&#8217;t leave your drinks unattended. And if you&#8217;re going out with friends it may be a good idea to have a code word for if something is wrong. Check out more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bannerhealth.com\/healthcareblog\/advise-me\/9-top-tips-for-a-safe-night-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banner Health<\/a> about how you and your friends can stay safe while going out.<\/li>\r\n<li>Reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/marietta\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">auto accidents<\/a> by planning in advance. If you&#8217;re too tired to drive, make sure you have a place to stay. Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/kennesaw\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\">driving under the influence<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling long distances check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/holiday-impaired-driving-prevention\/\">Holiday Safety Blog<\/a> for tips on to watch out for drunk driving incidents, changing road conditions and other safety precautions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Happy New Years from Jones &amp; Swanson!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Years Eve may be a bit bigger this year than last because more people are comfortable being in public with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. 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