SAFE-DRIVING PLAN ~~ NEW YEAR'S EVE 2012/13

Posted:  31 Dec 12

1.  PURPOSE

To assist fellow humans in crossing tonight's annual milestone, intact

Credit:  The idea for this article was triggered by a posting on the Facebook page of "Mike's Beef and Brew," Oakley, CA (encountered by random chance).  The trigger was placed by Jim Nestor.  Thanks, Jim.

2.  ASSUMPTION

It is entirely possible to imagine that many of tonight's inevitable mishaps might be avoided, if people have enough good information to plan their behavior, ahead of time, so as to have a safe evening for themselves and without harming another.

This article tries to make such information readily available.  

The hope is: (a) that the article might give each reader some extra advantage and (b) that they, in turn, can use this information -- to help others -- who may have not made due preparations -- for the predictable and unpredictable -- possibilities of the night.

3.  THREE RELEVANT QUESTIONS

As usual, this article directs you to some of the available concepts, tips, and resources that try to make it as easy as possible for people to "do the right things" -- leaving less excuse for doing the "wrong things."

3.1  What is New Year's Eve "supposed" to be about, at least in the free world?

The New Years Eve custom, around the world 

(including the US, of course) - Wikipedia discussion

3.2  What are some good ideas to have in mind, BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the year becomes new again?

• Here's a Google search on "new years safe driving alternatives, in general."

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Google search for MADD and the Main MADD website

3.3  What practical services are in place to insure safe arrival home, following the festivities, while doing no harm?  

DESIGNATED DRIVERS 

• Wikipedia discussion
• Google search)

SAFE RIDES IN OUR TERRITORY

• Safe Rides for New Year's Eve in the United States  (Google search)
• Safe Rides for New Year's Eve in California (Google search)
• Safe rides for new years eve in San Francisco Bay Area (Google search)
• Safe Rides for New Year's Eve in Contra Costa County  (Google search)
• Safe Rides for New Year's Eve in East Contra Costa County (Google search)
• Safe Rides for New Year's Eve in Pittsburg Area, CA  (Google search)  

Here's wishing that the new year begins for you with the fondest of memories... 

rather than horrific ones 

(and that this will continue).

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