Department of Safety
Dave Mitchell, Commissioner
Safe Holiday Driving Tips
Back to 2006 Christmas Holiday Press ReleaseDecember 20, 2006
- Plan ahead - Whenever you plan on consuming alcohol, designate your sober driver before going out and give that person your keys;
- If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely;
- Promptly report drunk drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement;
- Wearing your seat belt or using protective gear on your motorcycle is the best defense against an impaired driver;
And remember, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk . If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take that person's keys and make other arrangements to get him/her home safely.
The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
