SUPER BOWL LIX • Sunday, February 9th, 2025

Impaired driving is not limited to being intoxicated by alcohol.

Drivers should be aware that some prescription and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with vehicle operation. Although marijuana is legal, it is illegal to drive while under the influence.

"Don't fumble your life away this Super Bowl. Celebrate responsibly, be a team player, and help keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel!

Public safety officials offered the following tips for people planning
to host Super Bowl parties:

• ensure guests have a designated driver or can arrange for ride-sharing;
• serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party;
• stop serving alcohol before the end of the game's third quarter; and
• take the keys away from guests showing signs of impairment, then
  call them a cab or arrange for transportation via Lyft, Uber or other services.

Under CA state law, anyone with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher is considered impaired. First-time DUI offenders could face a penalty of $13,500 in fines and a suspended license.