Dauphin County District Attorney Edward Marsico, Jr., hopes to enjoy this Sunday’s Super Bowl game without any interruptions from police calling to notify him that they are responding to a fatal automobile crash involving an impaired driver.  “The score I am looking to achieve this weekend is a 00-00 final score.  That is zero driving under the influence (DUI) incidents and zero deaths due to DUI impaired drivers.” 

Marsico joins C. Stephen Erni, of the PA DUI Association, in encouraging fans to add sober driving to Sunday’s list of Super Bowl activities.  "Drunk driving is completely preventable," said Erni.  "All it takes is a little planning. We want fans to remember that it's a choice. Drink or drive-but never do both as responsible adults."

Anyone hosting/attending a private home Super Bowl party or a public establishment is encouraged to designate a sober driver or make alternate arrangements. Arranging for a ride home means you can enjoy the game AND arrive home safely after the festivities end.  If you can't find a designated driver, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA) developed an APP for smart phones that allows you to choose from a list of available taxi services in your area and with the tap of a button call them or call a pre-programmed contact. It's called SaferRide, developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation's, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Remember: Driving under the influence is the most preventable crime there is in Pennsylvania simply by being a responsible driver before you get behind the wheel.

Quick Tips for enjoying your Super Bowl game game from the PA DUI Association and the National Traffic Safety Administration:

Are you drinking?  Then don't drive! (it is as easy as that).

• Before Super Bowl Sunday, make a game plan that includes a sober driver - someone who is not drinking at all.

• Make sure your designated driver is sober, not just less intoxicated than you.

• Consider getting a sober ride or taxi to your destination, so you won't even have the option later to drive impaired.

Are you driving?  Then don't drink!  (Your responsible choice can save lives-including your own).

• Take your role seriously as the designated sober driver-don't drink and drive.

• Don't let others drive drunk. Arrange a safe way for them to get home, too.

• Wear your seat belt and require your passengers to do the same.

• If someone you know has been drinking and tries to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely. They'll thank you later. Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk.

• Brag about your MVP status on social media using the hashtag #designateddriver

Are you hosting a Super Bowl party?  Plan ahead of time how you will prevent your guests from driving drunk!

• Ask all of your guests to designate their sober drivers in advance, or help them arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers.

• If you plan to stay sober, offer to drive guests home.

• Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

• Encourage your drinking guests to pace themselves.

• Thank the designated sober drivers at your party. You could even acknowledge them on social media using the hashtag #designateddriver.

• Keep the phone numbers of local cab companies on hand and take the keys away from any guests who are thinking of driving drunk.

• Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter-this is a good time to serve coffee and dessert.

• Remember, if you serve a guest alcohol and he or she gets in a drunk-driving crash that night, you could be held liable.

• Most of all remember - Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk!