Happy New Year

Friday begins what well may be one of the biggest party weekends of the year as New Year's Eve and New Year Day follow a weekend.

We strongly encourage revelers to play it safe this holiday season.

If you're making the party circuit where alcoholic beverages will be served and you plan to imbibe, make sure you have a designated driver who will get you where you need to be without you taking the wheel of the vehicle.

And if you are the host of such a party, you, too have an obligation to not only ensure that your guests have a good time, but that they also arrive back home safely.

No designated driver in sight?

Then don't drink and drive.

Not only is it dangerous, it's also illegal.