CHP, Bay Area Law Enforcement Warn Super Bowl Fans Against Drunk Driving
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- California Highway Patrol offices and law enforcement agencies across the Bay Are on Sunday issued a stern warning to football fans enjoying the Super Bowl to do so responsibly and not drink and drive.
A Facebook post by the San Francisco CHP office Sunday afternoon noted that there would be parties throughout the region for fans watching the game. Meanwhile, officers would be patrolling the freeways with the aim of keeping them safe.
"CHP officers will be attempting to seek out and remove any and all impaired drivers from our roadways to further ensure the safety of the motoring public," the Facebook post read. "Please designate a sober driver or utilize any alternative method of transportation to travel to your destinations."
A photo with the post showed the message being displayed on Caltrans electronic signs that read "FANS DON'T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK/HIGH."
Drivers were advised to call 9-1-1 if they observe any drivers suspected of being impaired. Reporting parties should be prepared to provide CHP dispatchers with a vehicle's description, location, license plate number, and the vehicle's direction of travel.
The CHP Hayward office delivered a similar message on Twitter.
Campbell Police posted a tweet illustrated with musical notes and football emojis: "We know California knows how to party. If you're gearing up for #SuperBowl or in some cases the halftime show, let's remember to drive sober. If you start to fumble, be humble, sit down and don't even think about driving."
San Rafael Police tweeted: "The Super Bowl is this Sunday! Plan a game winning drive ahead of time!"
Santa Cruz Police is clearly trying to avoid some shenanigans, throwing in a warning about public nudity: "Game Day: Good food, fun with friends, yelling & screaming at the (TV emoji) GAME DAY NO-NOs (really, every day): #1 Drunk driving. Get sober driver or rideshare. #2 Streaking, public urination, fighting or whatever follows when a tipsy person yells, 'Hey, watch this!'"
Other Bay Area police departments made similar posts advising football fans to enjoy the game responsibly.
