Celebrating New Year’s? Keep Safety In Mind This Year

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — Well, its New Years Eve and you know what that means in Louisiana, Time to PARTY!. Its a time when friends and family come together and have a few drinks, maybe even pop a few fireworks and just unwind.

According to KALB.com, Louisiana State Police is already gearing up for the holiday. They’re gonna have extra troopers out across the state watching for drunk drivers, speeding, swerving, and any of that wild late-night stuff that gets way too common this time of year. New Year’s is one of the most dangerous times to be behind the wheel.

Casey Wallace with Louisiana State Police said it plain. “Fun can turn fatal very quickly.” And she ain’t lying. With that being said this is your warning to not Drink and Drive tonight, let alone ever. It is always better to have a plan.

Tips for Having a Good New Year's Eve

So here’s the deal. If you know you’re going out, plan ahead, here's a few Tips.
1. Pick a designated driver.
2. Call an Uber, Lyft, or taxi.
3. Crash at a friend’s house.
4. Throw a blanket on the couch.
5. Eat some leftover queso and wait till sunrise.
Do anything except climb behind the wheel drunk.

So have fun, ring it in loud, kiss your sweetheart at midnight, and raise a glass if you want. Just don’t drive. Make that plan today. A safe ride home ain’t just smart, it could save your life or someone you love.

Happy New Year, y’all. Let’s make it a good one. Stay safe.