People will be cheering the Kansas City Chiefs on to victory and celebrating before, during and after Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. Those celebrations should never put lives on the line with motorists driving impaired.

This week the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition are reminding everyone to make a game plan in advance for safe rides home.

“It will be exciting to watch the Chiefs, but don’t let that enthusiasm affect safety,” said Gary Herman, KDOT behavioral safety manager. “If someone you know tries to drive impaired, help them get home another way. They may complain, but they will thank you later.”

The Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety media and enforcement campaign is designed to protect the traveling public. From today (Thursday) through Sunday, Kansas law enforcement agencies statewide will be focused on detecting, arresting and removing impaired drivers from the road.

Preliminary data shows 59 people died and more than 1,000 people were injured in alcohol related crashes in Kansas in 2023.

KDOT has drawn up lifesaving plays for fans for Super Bowl season:

*If you plan to drink, stay at home or have an advanced plan to get home safe.

*Designate a sober driver in advance - someone who will not drink at all.

*Call a sober friend or relative to drive you.

*Use a ride share program.

*Take an impaired driver’s keys if they insist on driving.