ENID, OK - Local parties, dances and gatherings are being planned all over Enid for this years New Year's Eve. Many of these events will include alcohol which will put many drivers in the awkward position of how to get home safely after having had even one drink.
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Many drivers will not realize how impaired they are and will want to get behind the wheel. If you will be driving or are with someone driving take a second to read the information below. It only takes a split second for a life to be ruined by a drunk driver. New Year’s Eve consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for traffic fatalities.
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The Enid Public Transit is providing free transportation on New Year’s Eve. Free rides can be obtained by calling (580) 279-7111 during the late evening on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Calls will be taken until 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
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Mary Beth Williams, general manager of the Enid Public Transportation Authority said, “If you don't feel like you can drive home safely or if you know someone that doesn't need to drive home, please give us a call. We can provide a safe and easy way home.”
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Funds were made available to offer free transportation on New Year’s Eve by Jerry and Flora Boland in memory of Lori Boland.
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Be Your Own Life-Saver
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• Always plan ahead to designate a non-drinking driver before any party or celebration.
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• Never get behind the wheel of a car when you’ve been drinking alcohol – even after just one drink. Sometimes one drink can be too many.
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• Never ride as a passenger in a car driven by someone who has been drinking alcohol – even after just one drink. Do not hesitate to take the keys from friends or family members who may be impaired.
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• Use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.
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• Be a responsible host by reminding guests to stay safe and by offering alcohol-free beverages, such as mocktails (new recipes at www.AAA.com/Mocktail).
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• If you encounter an impaired driver on the road, keep a safe distance and ask a passenger to call 911 (or pull over to a safe location to make the call yourself).
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• Remember: prescription, over-the-counter medications and illegal drugs also can impair your ability to drive safely.
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Free Rides On New Year's Eve
