St. Patrick’s Day: a holiday where “everybody’s Irish” and people guzzle green beer with their corned beef and cabbage. But this traditionally boozy day is also a very dangerous one when it comes to drinking and driving.
And with St. Paddy’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, the fourth most popular drinking day is bound to be extra unlucky for those who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking a pint (or several).
Take a look at this free downloadable infographic highlighting the shocking statistics of St. Patrick’s Day drinking and driving. You don’t want to push your luck this St. Paddy’s Day—plan your sober ride home in advance.
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Hello, Thank you for this article. I’m Dr Patricia O’Gorman, a board member of the Sober St Patrick’s Day Foundation. We are an international, grass roots organization with the sole purpose of reducing binge drinking on St. Patricks Day by throwing a party — a SOBER St. Patricks Day Party. Our website is http://www.soberstpatricksday.com where you can learn how to do this and the support we can offer. Please read and contact Betsy at the website or me with any questions: p.ogorman.ph.d@gmail.com. I’m not sure where you are located but please consider stopping in on one near you, or consider contacting me and I’ll help you organize one. Be well..