Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/30/11

Drunk Drivers Can’t Hide Behind Halloween Costumes
 
Drivers Beware:  Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

 As party-going ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween this October, the Gaithersburg Police Department would like to remind everyone to keep the party off the road. 

“There isn’t a Halloween costume clever enough to hide an impaired driver who’s made the poor decision to get behind the wheel,” said Chief Mark P. Sroka. “Whether you’ve had one too many or way too many it is just not worth the risk. Remember, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”

Nighttime is an especially dangerous time to be on the road. But Halloween night is one of the deadliest nights of the year for impaired drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 48 percent of all highway fatalities across the nation on Halloween night (6 p.m. Oct. 31 to 5:59 a.m. Nov. 1) in 2009 involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 grams of alcohol or higher, which is illegal in every state.

The Gaithersburg Police Department recommends these simple tips for a safe Halloween: 

  • Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.
  • Before drinking, designate a sober driver.
  • If you’re impaired, take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
  • Use the Washington Regional Alcohol Sober Rides program. Call 1-800-200-TAXI (8294).
  • If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact police at 301-279-8000.
  • And remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.  If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

For more information, please visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.      

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Be very careful when you are driving.

Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Saturday, August 13, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Photographs by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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13 Comments on Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs & Buzzed Driving 10/30/11

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2011
477,449 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I must admit, this is always one of my concerns during holiday season. Hopefully folks will be safe. Thanks for the reminder. Have a great day Roy.

Cal
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If you drink, do it responsibly, and always have a designated driver.  Good awareness post Roy.
7:30am • #2
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Roy, Great reminder! Beautiful flowers on this cold morning! Stay warm today!
8:19am • #3
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Great reminder that can't be repeated often enough! Great photos! Must say, I miss the duck! Enjoy your day!
9:52am • #4
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Hi Roy, now that is a true scary thought.  To have someone drunk wearing a mask and trying to drive.  Great tips!
10:14am • #5
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Hi Roy!  Great post - You drink - You drive - You loose!
10:17am • #6
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Good message for the coming Monday Halloween night.  Wonderful flowers as well.
10:37am • #7
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9:21pm • #8
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Hi Roy! This is a great reminder! Don't drink and drive...ever!
9:24pm • #9
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Roy, That is wise, wise advice!  A cab ride is much cheaper than the aftermath of driving drunk or otherwise impared!  Great flower pictures, as usual!
9:48pm • #10
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Hi Roy, this is a great reminder about the dangers of drinking and driving on Halloween.  Your Halloween photo is pretty disturbing....like a drunk driver hit you. 

The flower photos are so vibrant and beautiful. 

Take care,

11:34pm • #11
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2011
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Roy ......great reminder .......and photos .....Thanks
Happy Halloween!
Be Safe and have fun!
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Good morning to all.  Most of Maryland has quickly recovered from the weekend snow.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Spooky Flowers in Kentlands.  Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 Camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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