Hangover DWI / DUI, AAA warns of driving on the ‘morning after’ drinking binge

Kingsport, TN

Don't get a Hangover DWI/DUI. Plan ahead. Wait to drive until afternoon.

Alcohol stays in the system longer than most people think and can affect judgment, reaction time and coordination well into the next day.

The danger of driving drunk this New Year’s holiday (and getting a DWI/DUI) doesn’t end Monday night, according to the American Automobile Association.

Alcohol stays in the system long after even moderate drinking ends, according to AAA East Tennessee, setting the stage for New Year’s Day alcohol-related DWI/DUI crashes and tragedies.

“Planning ahead to avoid driving after drinking New Year’s Eve helps all of us enjoy the celebration,” said Don Lindsey, director of public affairs at AAA East Tennessee. “But even with that good decision, those who drink a lot that night should avoid driving until at least the next afternoon.” More >>

Sticky Note Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving

Yankton, SD

Local bars stick it to their customers in an effort to reduce DWI/DUI.

More than 25 bars and restaurants in South Dakota are giving their patrons a message they hope will stick. The bars and restaurants distributed "Don't Drink and Drive" sticky notes to customers when they delivered the bills Saturday.

The sticky notes were given out last summer and were so popular the program was brought back for the holidays. Some servers noticed the positive effect the notes have had. Becky Cass the supervisor of Yesterday's Cafe in Yankton, SD said, "A lot of people have taken 'em with 'em so maybe they're gonna stick 'em to their mirror and remind themselves."

The notes are part of the "Drunk Driving. Over the limit. Under arrest." campaign that runs through the end of this year.