New Year’s celebrations are a time-honored tradition, a chance to let loose with some of your closest family and friends. However, they also increase the chances of getting arrested for a DUI, which means you could ring in the new year waiting for someone to post bail on your behalf. Below are a few key tips for getting home safely after your New Year’s celebration.

A Guide to Avoiding a DUI on New Year’s

1. Plan Your Transportation in Advance

You can’t get a DUI if you aren’t driving, so plan your transportation options in advance. Choose bars near public transportation, have a friend drop you off, or use a rideshare service to get home. Because Uber® and Lyft® drivers are busy on New Year’s, arrange your ride in advance.

2. Monitor Your Alcohol Intake

If you’ve been tasked with driving your party, make a resolution to have just one or two drinks throughout the night. Eat plenty of food while you sip your beverages, and remember to stay hydrated. If you’ve been chosen as the designated driver, you might feel safer if you just avoid drinking entirely.

3. Party at Home

Having a New Year’s celebration at a friend’s house allows everyone to enjoy themselves without risking getting arrested or causing an accident. However, keep in mind that the host can be held responsible if a guest drives drunk, so have everyone sleep over.
 

If you or someone you care about gets into trouble this New Year’s, trust 3-D Bail Bonds to get you out of jail as quickly as possible. With bail agents throughout Connecticut, we’re familiar with almost every court and jail in the state and are dedicated to giving you the prompt attention these serious situations deserve. Visit us online to find your nearest bail agent, follow our Twitter for tips and advice, or call (860) 247-2245 to reach our office in Hartford. To speak to a bail bondsman in New Haven, call (203) 562-6666, or dial (860) 229-2525 for our location in New Britain.