Canton, Ohio – With Super Bowl LX celebrations approaching, drivers across Stark County are being urged to plan ahead as deputies step up enforcement aimed at preventing impaired driving during one of the year’s busiest party weekends.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, additional patrols will be deployed countywide on Sunday, February 8, and Monday, February 9, as part of the national “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The annual Super Bowl enforcement initiative focuses on reducing alcohol- and drug-impaired driving while encouraging partygoers to secure safe rides home before celebrations begin. The increased patrols are supported by grant funding from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
“Super Bowl is a special event for our community to come together to celebrate, but we need responsible drivers on our roads,” Sheriff Eric Weisburn said in a statement. “If you are planning to be away from home during Super Bowl LX, make a game plan to ensure you have a designated driver if you need one.”
Officials are reminding hosts to provide plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverage options and emphasized that serving alcohol to minors is illegal. Adults who provide alcohol to underage individuals may be held liable for injuries or damages that result, according to the sheriff’s office.
Partygoers are encouraged to arrange a sober driver in advance, use taxis or rideshare services, or choose not to drink alcohol at all. Designated drivers are also urged to help others find safe transportation home if needed.
Community members who observe suspected impaired drivers are encouraged to report them to local law enforcement to help prevent crashes and injuries.
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