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Stay Safe This New Year's Eve: Don't Drink and Drive in DFW

Stay Safe This New Year's Eve: Don't Drink and Drive

December 31, 2025

As we get ready to ring in 2026, let's make safety the top priority. New Year's Eve is full of celebration, but it's also one of the most dangerous nights on the roads due to impaired driving. Here's what you need to know, especially if you're in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The Serious Statistics

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day see a dramatic spike in alcohol-related crashes across the US:

  • New Year's Day is often the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving fatalities.
  • About one-third of traffic deaths during the holiday period involve an impaired driver.
  • Crashes peak between midnight and 3-4 a.m., when celebrations wind down.

In the DFW metroplex, Texas sees heightened risks during holidays, with increased DWI patrols in areas like Uptown, Deep Ellum, and the Stockyards.

The Best Plan: Just Stay Put

The safest and simplest option? Don't drive if you've been drinking. Stay at the party, crash on a friend's couch, or book a hotel room nearby. Planning ahead eliminates the risk completely.

Safe Ride Options in DFW Tonight

  • Free DART Rides: Thanks to the Coors Light partnership, rides are free starting at 6 p.m. on December 31 until end of service. Download the GoPass app and use promo code COORSNYE25 (first 10,500 riders).
  • Rideshares like Uber or Lyft – but expect surge pricing during peak hours.
  • Designate a sober driver or call a taxi.

About Uber Scheduling: Scheduling a ride in advance can help ensure a car shows up, but it usually won't avoid surge pricing on a busy night like this. Surges apply at pickup time, especially around midnight. For the best chance at lower fares, request early in the evening or after 3-4 a.m. when crowds thin out.

If You End Up Waiting in Your Vehicle

Tonight's weather in DFW is mild – lows around 50°F – but still cool enough to need warmth.

Important Texas Law Reminder: You can be charged with DWI even if you're parked and not driving. Having keys in the ignition or easily accessible can count as "operating" the vehicle while intoxicated.

To minimize risk:

  • Move to the back seat or passenger seat.
  • Put keys far out of reach (trunk or outside the car).
  • Never run the engine for heat – carbon monoxide is dangerous.

Stay warm with layers, blankets, hats, gloves, and hand warmers instead.

Let's Make It a Safe New Year

Celebrate responsibly – lives depend on it. If you see an impaired driver, call 911 right away.

Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve! 🎉🥂

Shared for safety awareness – Plan ahead, arrive alive.

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