Party Planner

At DrinkingAndDriving.Org, we want your party to go off without a hitch. That includes getting everyone home safely afterwards.

If you throw a party where alcohol will be served, you have some very real responsibilities. You must always remember that the host of a party has potential legal liability if a drunken party guest drives away and gets in an accident. Before, during, and after your party, there are things you can do to keep everyone safe.

Party Preparation

• Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and has an accident.
• Prepare for an overnight guest or two – air mattresses and sleeping bags, anyone?
• Have taxi phone numbers handy
• Make sure you know who the designated drivers are.
• Make sure the designated drivers have the keys.
• Make sure designated drivers are parked where they are not blocked by other cars.
• Make sure you have enough supplies for your party. A mid-party beer run can spell trouble!

During the Party

• Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and has an accident.
• Make sure the designated drivers don’t drink.
• Treat designated drivers special – a bigger slice of cake, a hug, etc.
• If the party is time-based like a sporting event, stop serving alcohol during the third quarter, otherwise, stop serving at least an hour before you expect anyone to leave.
• Be aware of who gets too drunk to drive and make sure they have a safe ride home.
• Don’t let anyone leave without your knowledge.

After the Party

• Remember your potential liability if anyone leaves and has an accident.
• Thank your designated drivers.
• Ask your designated drivers to call you after they drop everyone off just so you know everyone made it OK.
• Offer to help reunite any guests with their cars the next day if necessary.