BATON ROUGE, LA –
Next week, we will celebrate the start of a new year; and Attorney General Jeff
Landry is reminding Louisiana citizens to follow the law and make safety a
priority as they revel in the occasion.
“As Louisiana embraces the excitement of a new year, I
encourage all to put safety first during celebrations,” said General Landry.
“Whether you are attending a gathering or setting off fireworks at home, please
do your part to ensure 2018 starts off on a positive note.”
General Landry offers the following tips to help avoid
injury and celebrate safely:
- If you see
something, say something. Report drunk drivers immediately by calling 911
or *LSP.
- If you plan
on consuming alcohol, designate a sober driver ahead of time.
- Never let a
friend or family member drive drunk. Take his or her car keys.
- If
intoxicated, do not drive for any reason. Call an Uber, taxi, or a sober
friend or relative for a ride home.
- If you are
driving, stay focused on the road and be aware of other drivers –
especially those who may be drunk.
- Follow the
speed limit, wear your seatbelt, and make sure everyone in the car is
wearing theirs too.
- Only use
fireworks if they are legal in the area and do not allow children to play
with them.
- Light only
one firework at a time and never attempt to relight one that did not go
off after ignition.
- When lighting
fireworks, keep a hose or bucket of water handy in case of a malfunction
or fire.
- Never point fireworks toward people, animals, vehicles, houses, or flammable materials.
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