Party Planner
A DrinkingAndDriving.Org Lesson
DrinkingAndDriving.Org wants your party to go off without a hitch. That includes getting everyone home safely afterwards.
If you throw a party where alcohol will be served, you have some very real responsibilities. You must always remember that the host of a party has potential legal liability if a drunken party guest drives away and gets in a crash. Before, during, and after your party, there are things you can do to keep everyone safe.
Party Preparation
- Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and crashes on their way home.
- Prepare for an overnight guest or two – air mattresses and sleeping bags, anyone?
- Have taxi phone numbers handy.
- Find out if your guests have ride-sharing app on their phones.
- Make sure you know who the designated drivers are.
- Make sure the designated drivers have the keys.
- Make sure designated drivers are parked where they are not blocked by other cars.
- Make sure you have enough supplies for your party. A mid-party beer run can spell trouble!
During the Party
Overview
Lesson List
The Truth About B.A.C.
If You Are Under 21
DUI - A Costly Mistake
Avoid The Voodoo!
Party of One
Get a Ride
Get a Room
Designated Driver
Party Planner
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Drunk Driving
- Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and crashes on their way home.
- Make sure the designated drivers don't drink.
- Treat designated drivers special – a bigger slice of cake, a hug, etc.
- If the party is time-based like a sporting event, stop serving alcohol during the half or third quarter, otherwise, stop serving at least an hour before you expect anyone to leave.
- Do not let anyone who has been drinking leave until they've had time for the alcohol they drank to pass through their system.
- Don't let anyone leave without your knowledge.
After the Party
- Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and crashes on their way home.
- Thank your designated drivers.
- Ask your designated drivers to call you after they drop everyone off just so you know everyone made it OK.
- Help guests call cabs or summon ride-shares.
- Offer to help reunite any guests with their cars the next day if necessary.